Suite 100, 1777 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3G7
Tel: 250.563.7771 | Toll-free: 1.800.565.3641 | Fax: 250.563.0274
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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Forestry News
Government outlines New Forest Support Programs
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has announced $69 million to fund a new series of measures aimed at supporting British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities
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.
Recent News
Forest Workers Support Program Pays Dividends
September 24, 2019
For Immediate Release
FOREST WORKERS SUPPORT PROGRAM PAYS DIVIDENDS
(Prince George, BC) USW Local 1-2017 President Brian O'Rourke expressed surprise and shock at the comments some Interior mayors and others are making regarding the diversion of funding from the Economic Dividends Fund to new Forest Workers Support Programs.
Government outlines New Forest Support Programs
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has announced $69 million to fund a new series of measures aimed at supporting British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities
Former Wolverine Mine (Walter Energy) Employees - Update
September 13,2019
Attention: Former Wolverine Mine (Walter Energy) Employees
Please be advised that the Union has learned that distribution of severance pay to affected individuals is in its final stages.
WorkBC - FInding the Right Job Starts Here
Finding the Right Job Starts Here
No Matter what your level of work experience or education, if you're unemployed your local WorkBC Centre is here to help you.
Please review the link below containing further information provided by Work BC.
Visit the IWA Pension Plan Pop-Up Office
Your Pension and LTD Plan Office is heading your way. Visit the Pop Up Plan Office for a presentation and a 30 minute one-on-one consultation with a Pension Specialist.
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