Suite 100, 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3G7
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USW Local 1-2017
Suite 100, 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC,
V2L 3G7
Phone Numbers
Tel: 250.563.7771
Toll-free: 1.800.565.3641
Fax: 250.563.0274
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USW Announces Changes in Leadership
USW Announces Changes in Leadership
International President Leo W. Gerard, Secretary-Treasurer Stan Johnson and
Vice Presidents Carol Landry and Jon Geenen Stepping Down
B.C. Government opens New Inquiry into 2012 Forestry Mill Explosions
B.C. Government opens New Inquiry into 2012 Forestry Mill Explosions
Steve Hunt was never satisfied with how the agency responsible for protecting workers in British Columbia conducted itself when two sawmills exploded in the span of months, killing four workers and seriously injuring dozens more.
Forest Industry Bargaining to Resume April 10, 2019
USW Local 1-2017 recently concluded the ratification votes for thirteen (13) operations covered by the CONIFER Memorandum of Agreement reached February 13th in Prince George. Four (4) of the operations have rejected that proposal for various reasons.
Recent News
Lakeland USW 1-2017 Members - Renewal of the Collective Agreement
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
USW Announces Changes in Leadership
International President Leo W. Gerard, Secretary-Treasurer Stan Johnson and
Vice Presidents Carol Landry and Jon Geenen Stepping Down
IFLRA Choose to Final Offer USW Committee Instead of Negotiate
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
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.
USW Local 1-2017 2nd Annual Convention
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.
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