The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2009 extends a warm welcome to more than 40 workers from Andersen Pacific Forest Products, a specialized sawmill in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
These workers are joining the USW following a B.C. Labour Relations Board hearing on Monday to hear any objections where the Board then granted certification in recognition of the workers’ overwhelming support for USW representation.
“We are proud and honoured to have the workers from Andersen Pacific Forest Products as our new members,” said Al Bieksa, USW Local 2009 president.
“These members taking action stands as a testament to the fundamental right for workers to organize a join a union. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with these workers to forge a path where their voices are heard and their rights are respected. Together, we will shape a strong future where fairness, dignity and respect prevail.”
The USW represents 225,000 members in nearly every economic sector across Canada and is the largest private-sector union in North America, with 850,000 members in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.
Each year, thousands of workers choose to join the USW because of our strong track record in creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplaces and negotiating better working conditions and fairer compensation – including good wages, benefits and pensions.
Workers interested in joining the United Steelworkers union can learn more about the benefits at betterworknow.ca.
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