Standing Committee

Committee works with Company to proactively problem solve, review policy and argue grievances.

Amy-Salomons-1st-Vice-President,-Standing-Committee-Co-Chair

Amy Salomons

Co-Chair

Ryan-Grier-Standing-Committee,-Wage-Delegate,-Shop-Steward,-Maintenance-Dayshift

Ryan Grier

Misch-Erban-Public-and-Private-Workers-of-Canada-PPWC-Local-15

Mischo Erban

Barrie Christie

Barrie Christie

Lab Dayshift

Cayle Olson

Cayle Olson

Maintenance Dayshift (alternate)

OH&S Committee

Committee works with to foster a collaborative, positive safety culture by identifying hazards, recommending solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Barry-Touzin-Occupational-Heatlh-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Barry Touzin

Co-Chair

Fred-Hill-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Fred Hill

Matt-Draper-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Matt Draper

Chris-Lafaut-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15-Official

Chris Lafaut

Rhys Beck

Rhys Beck

P&R

Barry Christie

Barry Christie

Lab Dayshift

Contracting Out Committee

Committee reviews Company’s justification for using a contractor and will assess whether work can be done by the PPWC Local 15 members.

Cayle Olson

Cayle Olson

Co-Chair

Pierre-Beaudoin-Contracting-Out-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Pierre Beadoin

Barry McCormack

Barry McCormack

Maintenance Dayshift

Kimberley and Cranbrook Guards

These members aim to support members during significant life events, births, deaths, marriages and let them know of committees/resources available to assist.

Kimberley-Guard-Jeremy-Christensen-PPWC-Local-15

Jeremy Christensen

Kimberley Guard

Kevin-Cuthbert-Steward-PPWC-Local-15

Kevin Cuthbert

Cranbrook Guard

Trustees

These members meet quarterly to review financial statements to ensure accuracy, transparency, and complaince with the Union’s constitution, bylaws and legal requirements.

Kimberley-Guard-Jeremy-Christensen-PPWC-Local-15

Jeremy Christensen

Wilf Davis

Wilf Davis

Maintenance Dayshift

Bart Legebokoff

Bart Legebokoff

Maintenance B/C Crew

Health and Welfare

Committee is a support for members during leave, manage their return to work, and assist in arranging modified duties.

Amy-Salomons-1st-Vice-President,-Standing-Committee-Co-Chair

Amy Salomons

Co-Chair

Adam-Bramble-Health-and-Welfare-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Adam Bramble

Chris-Lafaut-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15-Official

Chris Lafaut

Jen-Sorenson-PPWC-Local-15

Jen Sorensen

Barry Christie

Barry Christie

Lab Dayshift

Environmental/Forestry Committee

These members meet with Company to find ways to improve the environmental record of the workplace, bridge the gap between workers and management to identify concerns and implement solutions.

Fred-Hill-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Fred Hill

Co-Chair

Noah-Wesche-Enironmental-Forestry-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Noah Wesche

Jen-Sorenson-PPWC-Local-15

Jen Sorensen

Wage Delegates

These members discuss, amend and and agree upon terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, benefits, and working conditions to reach a tentative agreement for members ratification.

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Co-Chair

Amy-Salomons-1st-Vice-President,-Standing-Committee-Co-Chair

Amy Salomons

Ryan-Grier-Standing-Committee,-Wage-Delegate,-Shop-Steward,-Maintenance-Dayshift

Ryan Grier

Alternate

Greg-Ball-PPWC-Local-15-Union

Greg Ball

Machine

Art Burley

Maintenance

WCB Advocate

These members are union representatives who act as a clear, persuasive voice for injured workers navigating the claims process bridging the gap between medical evidence, legal policy and the workers lived experience to secure fair benefits.

Barry-Touzin-Occupational-Heatlh-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Barry Touzin

Matt-Draper-Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Committee-PPWC-Local-15

Matt Draper

PPWC National Excecutive Board Member

Each Local of PPWC elects executive board member ensuring those responsible and making decisions for the affairs of the Union between conventions are made by “people on the floor”.

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Greg-Ball-PPWC-Local-15-Union

Greg Ball

Alternate

PPWC Convention Delegates

Elected representatives who attend National Convention to set policy, nominate National Officers, and determine the Union’s direction.

Kimberley-Guard-Jeremy-Christensen-PPWC-Local-15

Jeremy Christensen

Amy-Salomons-1st-Vice-President,-Standing-Committee-Co-Chair

Amy Salomons

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Greg-Ball-PPWC-Local-15-Union

Greg Ball

CCU Executive Board Member

The CCU executive Board directs CCU activities, including lobbying government on issues like health care, education, pay equity and social services.

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Greg-Ball-PPWC-Local-15-Union

Greg Ball

Alternate

CCU Convention Delegate

Members determine the direction of the organization on policy resolutions regarding labor rights, education and social justice.

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Social Committee

Members organize social events for members to facilitate connection and rapport between members across different departments. Volunteers are needed.

Job Evaluation Committee

These members keep up to date detailed descriptions of job duties for review when there are significant changes in Mill duties, machinery and production rates to trigger an evaluation.

Mike-Scott-President-PPWC-Local-15

Mike Scott

Barry Christie

Barry Christie

Lab

Jeremy Christensen

Jeremy Christensen

Bleach

Apprenticeship Committee

Members promote apprenticeship opportunities to Company and provide oversight and assistance to those administering the JLA selection process. Volunteers are needed.

Webmaster

This member receives feedback from members on the webpage and works with Sean Cain to keep information and content up to date.

Misch-Erban-Public-and-Private-Workers-of-Canada-PPWC-Local-15

Mischo Erban