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

Amy Salomons

Ryan Grier

Mischo Erban

Barrie Christie

Cayle Olson
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

Fred Hill

Matt Draper

Chris Lafaut

Rhys Beck

Barry Christie
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

Pierre Beadoin

Barry McCormack
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.

Jeremy Christensen

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

Jeremy Christensen

Wilf Davis

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

Amy Salomons

Adam Bramble

Chris Lafaut

Jen Sorensen

Barry Christie
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

Noah Wesche

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

Amy Salomons

Ryan Grier

Greg Ball

Art Burley
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

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

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

Jeremy Christensen

Amy Salomons

Mike Scott

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

Greg Ball
CCU Convention Delegate
Members determine the direction of the organization on policy resolutions regarding labor rights, education and social justice.

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

Barry Christie

Jeremy Christensen
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.

