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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)

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The Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) is a democratic, independent union with a very proud history. It represents nearly 20,000 workers throughout British Columbia in forestry, pulp, health care, manufacturing and other industries.

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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On September 30, the Public and Private Workers of Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The principles of the Canadian labour movement, including dignity, equity, fairness, and solidarity, are linked to the struggle for Indigenous rights. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-observe...
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PPWC Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
Every year on September 30, the Public and Private Workers of Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@ppwc.bsky.social Stands up for Collective Bargaining and the Right to Strike. Bill C-39 represents a direct assault on the fundamental rights of working people across Canada. On behalf of the PPWC, we stand in unyielding opposition to this overreach. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-stands-...
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PPWC Stands up for Collective Bargaining and the Right to Strike - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The PPWC stands in opposition to Bill C-39, which is a direct assault on the fundamental rights of working people and the right to strike
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@ppwc.bsky.social Petition on Protecting Crofton Pulp Workers Read in House of Commons. The mill was closed in April 2026. The #PPWC took action and produced a House of Commons petition calling on public officials to provide supports for the workers. Watch the video at ppwc.ca/ppwc-petitio...
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PPWC Petition on Protecting Crofton Pulp Mill Workers Read in House of Commons - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
PPWC Petition on Protecting Crofton Pulp Mill Workers Read in House of Commons by MP Jeff Kibble in September 2026
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
As the @ppwc.bsky.social marks Labour Day, we honour the women and men who built this movement and reaffirm our commitment to equity, social justice and fair working conditions for all. Labour Day is a fundamental celebration of working people. See at ppwc.ca/public-and-p... #labourday #labourunion
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s that time of year again when the Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) can help with the cost of continuing education. Apply now for the Orville Braaten and Angus Macphee Memorial Bursaries. The submission deadline for each bursary is November 1, 2026. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-bursary...
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PPWC Bursary Applications Now Available Online - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The Public and Private Workers of Canada is offering two (2) $1,000 bursaries that are available to all PPWC members in good standing.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s that time of year again when the Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) can help with the cost of continuing education. Apply now for the Orville Braaten and Angus Macphee Memorial Bursaries. The submission deadline for each bursary is November 1, 2026. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-bursary...
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PPWC Bursary Applications Now Available Online - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The Public and Private Workers of Canada is offering two (2) $1,000 bursaries that are available to all PPWC members in good standing.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Niigaan Sinclair spoke to the #CCU about Indigenous struggles in Canada. He compared the labour unions of today, based on cooperation, solidarity and equality, to the values of Indigenous peoples throughout history. Watch the full video at ccu-csc.ca/university-o... @ppwc.bsky.social
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Following yesterday’s announcement of the closure at Howe Sound and last month’s closure of the Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) is issuing an urgent call to action... Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-decries...
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PPWC Decries Mill Closures in Howe Sound and Northwood, Demands Immediate Federal and Provincial Action for Forestry Workers and Communities - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The PPWC is a progressive and democratic union in British Columbia committed to workers’ rights, social justice, equality and environmental sustainability.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@ppwc.bsky.social First Vice President Adrian Soldera met with North Cowichan Mayor to discuss the challenges facing forestry workers throughout BC. They focused on the need for continued advocacy for provincial policy changes to strengthen B.C.’s forest sector Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-first-v...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Check out the summer 2026 edition of the official voice of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), the Leaflet. Read at ppwc.ca/summer-2026 #union #labourunion #canadianunion #workersrights #BCforests #BCunion #labourjournalism #labourmedia
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Summer 2026 - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The PPWC is a progressive and democratic union in British Columbia committed to workers’ rights, social justice, equality and environmental sustainability.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
From the #PPWC: "With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news that Canfor Pulp is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia." Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-address... #UNIFOR #BCforests #forestry #forestryindustry
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PPWC Addresses Devastating News About Northwood Pulp Mill Closure - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news that Canfor Pulp is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, BC
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
From #PPWC President Chuck LeBlanc: "On behalf the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), we are writing to express our profound, unconditional solidarity with British Columbia’s nurses." Read at ppwc.ca/an-open-lett...
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An Open Letter of Solidarity to the British Columbia Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and All BC Healthcare Nurses - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
On behalf of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), we are writing to express our unconditional solidarity with BC's nurses.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) wants to welcome our new President, Chuck LeBlanc, First Vice President Adrian Soldera and Second Vice President Jeremy Christensen to the National Executive. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-welcome... #union #democraticunion #
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PPWC Welcomes New President, Vice Presidents and Committee Members - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
The PPWC is a progressive and democratic union in British Columbia committed to workers’ rights, social justice, equality and environmental sustainability.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
#CanadaDay is a time to celebrate everything that makes our country one of the world’s strongest democracies. It is an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, our accomplishments, and the values that continue to unite Canadians from coast to coast to coast. See at ppwc.ca/canada-day-c...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Thank You from Outgoing #PPWC 2nd Vice President Chris Cargill: "I want to thank the PPWC membership for electing me to this position and for the opportunity to serve. It has been an honour to represent the union and contribute to the work of strengthening our organization." ppwc.ca/a-special-th...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A Farewell From Former #PPWC President Geoff Dawe: "Serving as National President of the Public and Private Workers of Canada has been one of the greatest honours of my life. I have had the privilege of meeting and working alongside some of the most dedicated members. Read at ppwc.ca/a-final-fare...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Every year on June 21, the summer solstice, the @ppwc.bsky.social mark #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a vital opportunity to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and profound achievements of #FirstNations, #Inuit, and #Métis peoples across Turtle Island. See at ppwc.ca/ppwc-marks-n...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@ppwc.bsky.social celebrates 2SLGBTQI+ Pride. Pride is not merely a celebration of diversity, it is a profound affirmation of our core values. Unions like the #PPWC were built on a foundational promise: that an injury to one is an injury to all. Download the posters at ppwc.ca/public-and-p...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Check out the Spring 2026 edition of #CCU 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. Read at ppwc.ca/spring-2026-...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
See the third batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @ppwc.bsky.social, which started with a incredible opening ceremony blessing by Bonnie Harvey and Joe Pierre, and former PPWC President Geoff Dawe also presented the new Strategic Plan. ppwc.ca/convention-2...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
See the second batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @ppwc.bsky.social, which started with a incredible opening ceremony blessing by Bonnie Harvey and Joe Pierre, recognizing that we were on the traditional and unceded territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. ppwc.ca/convention-2...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
See the first batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @ppwc.bsky.social, taking place in Kimberley, BC. Labour School speakers included Natalie Hake, Director for Public Education and Crisis Services, and Bill Percival of Oper8 Performance. ppwc.ca/convention-2...
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The @ppwcunion celebrates International Workers’ Day, observed each year on May 1st, is a day rooted in the long and often difficult struggle of working people to secure dignity, fairness, and justice in the workplace. See at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
For the @PPWCUnion, this day is not only about remembrance, but about reaffirming a commitment to safer, healthier workplaces for all. The #DayofMourning stands as a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a co-worker or a friend. See at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Voting for #PPWC President, First Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer will take place from May 12 – 25, 2026. Please make sure to check with your Local for specific voting dates. Read more information and the candidate biographies at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
‘Biggest single taxpayer in North Cowichan’ #Crofton Mill has closed its doors, ending an era of forestry in Crofton, BC. The last Crofton Mill workers of @PPWCUnion Local 2 are punching out today forever. Watch at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The @PPWCUnion has been working with the federal government and BC officials to guarantee extended EI benefits for recently laid off forestry workers, including members of Local 2 and 8 at the Crofton pulp mill. Today, it became a reality. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The @PPWCUnion is welcoming the announcement of $70.4 million in new funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to support workers affected by job losses across the province. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) Welcomes Federal–Provincial Investment to Support BC Workers Impacted by Layoffs - Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) Welcomes Federal–Provincial Investment to Support BC Workers Impacted by Layoffs
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On #IWD2026, the @PPWCUnion reaffirms its commitment to equality, solidarity, and justice. We will continue to build workplaces, and a society, where every woman has the opportunity to succeed and where equality is not just an aspiration, but a reality.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Forestry Townhall with MP @JeffKibbleCML and Leaders Demand Real Answers on Pulp Mill Closures. Union members, industry stakeholders, government representatives, and affected community members will come together. Register fro the event at ppwc.ca/forestry-townhall-with-mp-j…
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Attempts by the @PPWCUnion to engage with Conservative MP’s Tamara Kronis and Jeff Kibble about the #Crofton shutdown, we had very little assistance. Equally frustrating was the absence of engagement from Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party.
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
MP @GordJohns Calls for Collaboration Across Party Lines to Protect @PPWCUnion Pulp Workers in British Columbia. "Forestry workers are not being treated equally… This government needs to step up." Watch video at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Barry Touzin, @ppwcunion National Health and Safety Officer, hosted the Workers Advocate (#WCB) Training in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 2 to 5, 2026. Attendees from most active #PPWC Locals attended. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Geoff Dawe, president of the @PPWCUnion, is not in favour of efforts to have a special task force formed to investigate the reasons for the troubles in the forest industry. Originally posted in the Cowichan Valley Citizen on February 4, 2026. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
On behalf of the @PPWCUnion, we want to express our profound sorrow and heartbreak at the horrendous and tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Our union represents working people, and we are struggling to come to terms with the devastating news. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
For the workers of #PPWC Local 2 Crofton, one Member of Parliament not only answered the call but consistently went above and beyond — even though Crofton isn’t even in his riding. That member is federal NDP MP @GordJohns for Courtenay-Alberni. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
The @PPWCUnion extends our wishes of solidarity and a Happy New Year to our members and to working people in every region of the country. A new year is an opportunity to honour the progress we have made and to prepare for the challenges ahead. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
From @PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe: "I am writing to follow up on the pending closure of the Crofton Pulp Mill and to raise two urgent issues affecting the workers and community that will be impacted...." Read letter to Mark Carney and Premier Eby at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The @PPWCUnion extends holiday wishes to each of our members across the country. This is a time to rest and reconnect with family, friends, and community—but it is also a moment to recognize the strength that makes the union movement possible. Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
The @PPWCUnion and @CofCUnions extends warm wishes to all our members—and to working people across Canada—for a happy, restful, and joyful holiday season. Download the poster at ppwc.ca/happy-holidays-from-the-ppw…. #unions #workersrights
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
From @PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe: "We met with the BC and federal governments to discuss next steps following the shutdown of the Crofton pulp and paper mill. We have a responsibility to ensure that the response puts working people first." Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
From @PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe: "When raw logs leave British Columbia unprocessed, so do the jobs, the wages, the community stability, and the opportunity for long-term economic development." Read at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
From @PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe: "Domtar has announced the permanent closure of the Crofton pulp and paper mill. This news is a deep and personal loss —one felt by 350 of our own #PPWC members at Local 2 and Local 8." Read the full letter
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The @PPWCUnion Safety Conference was hosted by #PPWC National Health and Safety Officer, Barry Touzin, on November 19 to 21, 2025, in Vancouver, BC. Read more at ppwc.ca/ppwc-meets-for-health-and-s… #healthandsafety #WorkersRights #Union
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
On November 11, the @PPWCUnion gather in silence to honour the lives of those who served and died in war. The red poppy remind us of the immense cost of freedom. Read the full statement and download the #RemembranceDay poster on the #PPWC website at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Check out the Fall 2025 edition of the Leaflet - the Official Voice of the @PPWCUnion. Labour journalism is vital in today's world. Workers need a media of their own. Read the full issue at ppwc.ca/fall-2025. Please Like and Share online. #ppwc #democraticunion #union
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Letter from @PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe and 1st Vice President Chuck LeBlanc to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney Urges Federal Action to Support Canada’s Forest Sector and Rural Communities. Read on #PPWC website at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Two Big University #Bursary Application Dates are Coming Up for #PPWC Members. The @PPWCUnion is proud to continue our long-standing tradition of supporting the children of our members as they pursue post-secondary #education. Apply today at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Canadians mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For the @PPWCUnion, it means action, education, and a commitment to systemic change. Download the #PPWC poster at
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Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) @ppwc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The @ppwcunion is offering two $1,000 bursaries to all PPWC members in good standing, including their spouses and dependants. The deadline is November 1, 2025. Apply on the #PPWC website at ppwc.ca/ppwc-bursary-applications-n…
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