PPWC Local 2

04/29/2026

Local 2 union office in Crofton will be closed permanently on Thursday, April 30, and the phone line will be disconnected.

We all knew this day would come, but it’s still just sad and frustrating that it's here. The office is basically empty now, with just a few things left to clean out. The building was listed and has been sold; the new owners will take possession at the end of May.

Any questions regarding Local 2 please email [email protected]. This email will be monitored sporadically going forward.

For any questions about your pension, contact the pension plan at 1-888-384-7555.

For any questions about benefits, contact your benefits provider.

I wish all of you the best with whatever your future holds.

03/06/2026

Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) Welcomes Federal–Provincial Investment to Support BC Workers Impacted by Layoffs

03/03/2026

Local 2 will be hosting its last Retiree Coffee at the union hall on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 AM (upstairs at the union office).

02/27/2026

https://ppwc.ca/forestry-townhall-with-mp-jeff/

On Thursday, March 5, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Duncan Meadows Golf Course in North Cowichan, forestry workers, union members, industry stakeholders, government representatives, and affected community members will come together for a Forestry Workers Townhall Event to speak about the crisis facing workers and towns hit by mill closures.

Read more and register for the event by going to the PPWC website at the link above. Here's the chance to have your voice heard. Please Like and Share widely online.

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02/04/2026

https://ppwc.ca/ndp-mp-gord-johns-demands-government-support-for-crofton-pulp-workers-and-the-forest-sector/

From Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC President Geoff Dawe: "On February 3, 2026, NDP Member of Parliament Gord Johns for Courtenay-Alberni addressed the House of Commons, demanding the federal government take action and provide vital supports for Crofton pulp workers and members of PPWC Local 2.

From the outset, Johns showed genuine commitment to the Crofton workers’ cause. He stepped forward with a clear focus on what mattered most: fairness for workers, dignity for families, and pragmatic solutions to protect the future of a community in transition. This will have repercussions for the forest industry in British Columbia and the rest of Canada for years to come."

Watch the video read his comments on the National website at the link above. Please share widely online.



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01/30/2026

https://ppwc.ca/ppwc-president-geoff-dawe-demands-immediate-assistance-for-crofton-workers-from-bc-and-federal-governments/

From Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC president Geoff Dawe to Prime Minister Carney and BC Premier David Eby: "I am writing further to my previous correspondence regarding the pending closure of the Crofton Pulp Mill on Vancouver Island and the urgent supports required for the 350 workers and their families who will be directly impacted... We respectfully request an update on the status of these matters and an opportunity for further discussion at your earliest convenience."

Read the full letter on the website at the link above. Please Like and Share online.

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01/09/2026

01/05/2026

WorkBC Centre Cowichan Valley is offering dedicated service hours, in addition to our regular operating hours, to support workers impacted by the Domtar Crofton Mill Closure.

For more information, contact the WorkBC Centre in Duncan or our dedicated worker response team: 📞 (778) 731-2374

Dedicated phone line is monitored Monday–Friday until 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

12/15/2025

Last night, I spent time with workers in Crofton. I’m still carrying the weight of those conversations today.

There’s no easy way to describe what it feels like to look someone in the eye when they’ve just lost their job. When a mill closes, it isn’t numbers on a page, it’s a dad wondering how he’s going to keep the lights on, a mom trying to stay strong for her kids, a young apprentice suddenly unsure if the industry he loves still has space for him.

I heard heartbreak. I heard anger. I heard pride.

It’s impossible to walk away from a night like that without feeling it in your gut.

These workers did nothing wrong. They’ve given years, in some cases, their whole adult lives to producing some of the best and most sustainable pulp and paper in the world. They showed up, worked hard, and kept this community running.

I’m not interested in pretending this is anything other than devastating.

And I’m not interested in political theatre when people’s livelihoods are on the line.

My job now is to fight for these workers and this community to make sure they’re supported, to be present, to listen, and to leave no stone unturned in exploring any opportunities to ensure that this site continues to produce good-paying forestry jobs for the people of Crofton and the broader region.

Last night reminded me again why this work matters. Why people matter.

And why I’m going to keep fighting, every single day, for workers across British Columbia.