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The Public and Private Workers of Canada Local 8 is a proudly democratic, independent Canadian union representing over 400 workers in British Columbia.

The Public and Private Workers of Canada Local 8 has been a proud member of the PPWC since 1967, after breaking away from the International union. We are a democratic, independent Canadian union that is comprised of five certifications representing over 400 workers, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia

05/25/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/spring-2026-edition-of-ccu-connections-magazine-focuses-on-affordability/

Check out the Spring 2026 edition of Connections Magazine, the official voice of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. This is the special issue on affordability and the price that working people are paying for near all time high corporate profit margins.

And this is the first issue that we’re printing. 2,500 copies will be made available at the CCU Labour School and Executive Board meeting taking place in Winnipeg from June 6 to 7. CCU affiliates like the Public and Private Workers of Canada ( ) will take hundreds of hard copies back to their communities.

In this edition:

Shawn Sly – Health and Safety in Construction
Mike Jensen – The Real Cost at the Pump Isn’t Tax — It’s Profit
Spotlights – YUSA and PPWC Local 26
Paula Gowdie – Coping in the Work Environment
Kristopher Stevens – Affordable Home Ownership in a Cost-of-Living Crisis
Tracy King – Rising Gas Prices, Impacts on Workers and the Cost of Commuting in the West Kootenays
Geoff Dawe – A Final Farewell to the PPWC and CCU
Raquel Torres – Grocery Bills and Gas Tanks: The Hidden Stressors Impacting Engagement and Solidarity
Interview with NSUPE President Christina Covert
Spotlights – NSUPE and CUSW-BC
Jenn Ferdinands – Affordability, Work, and the Decisions Families are Making Today
Shivani Bhukhureea – Affordability Crisis: The Rising Cost of Gas, Food and Housing in Canada
Spotlights – PPWC Local 15 and PPWC Local 1

05/06/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/ppwc-local-8-holds-organizing-training-with-ccus-jan-noster/

PPWC Local 8 hosted our first Organizing training on May 4 and 5, 2026. A huge thank you to all Locals for making this a success. Also, a special thank you to Jan Noster, Executive Director, for coming to the Island to conduct the training.

Adrian Soldera
President, PPWC Local 8

Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC PPWC Local 1 PPWC Local 2 PPWC Len Shankel Local 9 PPWC Local 8 PPWC Local 15 PPWC Local 26

04/28/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/ppwc-local-8-recognizes-day-of-mourning-on-april-28/

Every year on April 28, workers across the country recognize the National Day of Mourning. Unions like the PPWC Local 8 have long played a central role in advancing health and safety standards across industries. Through decades of advocacy, education, and collective bargaining, unions have helped secure critical protections that many workers now take for granted: safer equipment, stronger regulations, the right to refuse unsafe work, and joint health and safety committees. These gains were not handed down. They were fought for through persistence, solidarity, and, too often, in response to tragedy.

Read the full statement and download and print out the poster for your place of work at the link above.

02/23/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/task-forces-are-where-things-go-to-die-says-public-and-private-workers-of-canada-ppwc-local-8-president-adrian-soldera/

Originally posted in My Cowichan Valley Now on February 9, 2026. Written by Justin Baumgardner:

Adrian Soldera, president of PPWC Local 8, spoke to North Cowichan council on Feb. 4, saying everyone already knows why the mills are closing and that a new task force would be a waste of time.

“On the surface it sounds reasonable, but this task force is not just unnecessary. It’s also a dangerous distraction,” Soldera said. “We don’t need more explorers; we need a rescue plan.”

Read the full article on the Local 8 website at the link above. Please Like and Share online.

Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC PPWC Local 1 PPWC Local 2 PPWC Len Shankel Local 9 PPWC Local 15 Geoff Dawe Chuck LeBlanc

02/09/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/urgent-solidarity-for-ppwc-workers-at-crofton-mill-action-required/

From Confederation of Canadian Unions President Shawn Campbell: "This week, the first round of layoffs officially began at the Crofton pulp mill on Vancouver Island. Families are losing their paychecks, and workers are being forced to empty their lockers. Despite the critical role forestry plays in our economy, our Brothers and Sisters in the Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC are being met with federal delays and inadequate support."

Read the full letter at the link above and take action now - Like and Share online.

01/29/2026

https://ppwclocal8.com/shop/

We’re fired up to announce a 25% OFF SALE on official PPWC Local 8 merchandise! 🎉 From hoodies and tees to hats and backpacks, now’s the perfect time to grab your favorite gear, show your union pride, and support the Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC. Visit the shop at the link above.

This isn’t just a sale — it’s a chance to wear your union colors loud and proud! Whether you’ve been meaning to snag a cozy hoodie for cooler days, deck out your gear bag, or pick up gifts for fellow members and supporters, you’ll find unbeatable deals on quality merch that represents who we are and what we stand for.

Every purchase helps strengthen our community and support Local 8 activities, events, and solidarity efforts throughout the year. 💥 So rally your coworkers, share the news, and let’s make this sale a big win for our union family.

Confederation of Canadian Unions

12/31/2025

https://ppwclocal8.com/happy-new-year-from-the-public-and-private-workers-of-canada-ppwc-local-8/

In the year ahead, PPWC Local 8 will continue to stand up for fairness, solidarity, and the dignity of work. Together in the New Year, we can defend what we have built, confront the challenges before us, and shape a future that is fairer, greener, and more secure for all working people.... A new year is both a time for reflection and a call to action—an opportunity to honour the progress we have made together and to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Read the full New Year's message and download the poster on the PPWC Local 8 website at the link above. Please Like and Share online.

Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC Adrian Soldera

11/11/2025

https://ppwclocal8.com/fall-2025-edition-of-ppwc-leaflet-is-now-online/

Check out the Fall 2025 edition of the Leaflet, the official voice of the Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC. In this edition:

* Geoff Dawe – President’s Report on Union Wages and Affordable Housing
* Chuck LeBlanc – 1st Vice-President’s Report
* Chris Cargill – 2nd Vice-President’s Report
* Barry Touzin – Heath and Safety Update
* Howe Sound 2025 Scholarship Recipients
* In Memoriam of Former PPWC National President Garry Worth
* From the Locals
* PPWC 2026 Events
* Greg Ball – CCU Report on the Necessity of Unions
* Chuck LeBlanc – Shop Stewards’ Corner

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11/10/2025

https://ppwclocal8.com/remembering-their-sacrifice-renewing-our-commitment-the-meaning-of-remembrance-day-for-working-people/

Every year on November 11, PPWC Local 8 gathers in silence to honour the lives of those who served and died in times of war. The red poppy remind us of the immense cost of freedom. But Remembrance Day is more than a memorial—it is a moral responsibility. It calls on us to remember not only the soldiers who gave their lives to end tyranny and fascism, but also the democratic values they fought to protect: equality, freedom, and solidarity.

Read the full message and download and print out the PPWC Remembrance Day poster on the Local 8 website above. Please Like and Share online.

08/19/2025

https://ppwclocal8.com/summer-2025-edition-of-ccu-connections-magazine-focuses-on-housing-and-union-jobs/

Check out the Summer 2025 edition of Connections Magazine, the official voice of the Confederation of Canadian Unions, featuring a lead article by Public and Private Workers of Canada - PPWC president Geoff Dawe.

This is the special issue on , and how a national, public and cooperative housing plan for all can reduce home prices and rents, and create good paying, unionized jobs. We cover this issue from every angle. Special thanks to all the writers who submitted articles.

Read the full edition on the PPWC Local 8 website at https://ppwclocal8.com/summer-2025-edition-of-ccu-connections-magazine-focuses-on-housing-and-union-jobs/. Please Like and Share online. In this edition:

* PPWC President Geoff Dawe: Union Wages, Affordable Homes: How Good Jobs Can Help Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis
* YUSA Committee Chair Jenn Ferdinands: So You’re New to Bargaining: A Beginner’s Guide from the Union Side
* NSUPE Treasurer Shelby Whynot: A Place to Call Home: Why Modular Housing Could Be Part of the Solution
* CCU President Greg Ball: Rewriting the Rules: The Necessity of Unions in Today’s Global Economy
* YUSA Vice President Sandy Bell: Housing is a Workers’ Issue: Confronting Canada’s Housing Crisis through Solidarity and Action
* Stan Boychuk and Kristopher Stevens: Halalt Apprenticeship Training Initiative: An Indigenized Red Seal Apprenticeship in Community
* YUSA Committee Member Paula Gowdie: Layoffs and Job Closures: Impacts, Resources and Preparing Oneself
* CUSW Apprentice Cynthia Brown: Finding a Home: Surviving Ontario’s Housing Crisis
* CUSW Representative Tom MacLean: CUSW Signs New Agreement to Provide Members Work in Quebec
* PPWC Local 26 Rep Tracy King: Affordable Housing in Castlegar and Trail: Progress and Persistent Challenges
* Interview with AESES President Rob Parker: Workers’ Rights, the Future of the Labour Movement, and his Special Superpower
* Michel Labbe and Kristopher Stevens: The Missing Piece: Advancing Affordable Homeownership in Toronto (and the Rest of Canada)

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596 Albert Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R2W2

Telephone

250.753.8721

Website

http://www.ppwclocal8.com/

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