To: Lakeland USW Members

Re: Renewal of the Collective Agreement

     Just a quick note of appreciation concerning the discussions and feedback from the lunchroom visits on May 22, 23, and 24, 2019, in relation to the proposed MOA.

USW Announces Changes in Leadership

International President Leo W. Gerard, Secretary-Treasurer Stan Johnson and

Vice Presidents Carol Landry and Jon Geenen Stepping Down

BC INTERIOR USW WOOD COUNCIL 2009

IFLRA Chooses to Final Offer USW Committee Instead of Negotiate

USW Locals 1-417, 1-423 and 1-405 spent May 15th and May 16th at the bargaining table attempting to negotiation in good faith with the IFLRA to conclude a collective agreement for the Southern Interior forest industry.

Tolko Questwood Announces Permanent Closure

“USW Members at Questwood in Quesnel, were dealt a devastating blow on May 10th when Tolko announced the permanent closure of that operation which will be taking place in August”, said Local President Brian O’Rourke.

        The 2nd Annual Convention of USW 1-2017 was held on the weekend of April 27 and 28th, 2019 at the Ramada, Prince George.  Over 125 members from our vast geographical local began the weekend with an informative and entertaining education seminar “Investigations and Interrogations, Representing Members” on Saturday by Craig Bavis of Victory Square Law.