United Steelworkers union welcomes Winton Homes workers in Prince George
May 09 2024 - 6:00AM
United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 is pleased to welcome
over 30 workers from Winton Homes Ltd., part of the Sinclar Group
Forest Products family in Prince George. These workers have been
certified by the B.C. Labour Relations Board to become part of the
USW.
“We are thrilled to welcome our new members from Winton Homes
Ltd. into the United Steelworkers family,” said Brian O'Rourke,
President of USW Local 1-2017. “Their decision to join our union
highlights the importance of collective representation and
solidarity in the workplace.”
The addition of these members from Winton Homes Ltd. further
strengthens USW’s presence as a leading voice for workers in the
region.
“Our union is committed to advocating for fair wages, equitable
treatment and safe working conditions for all workers in the
Cariboo and Northern B.C.,” added O'Rourke. “We look forward to
working closely with our new members from Winton Homes Ltd. to
address the concerns they have and to build a better and stronger
workplace together.”
Winton Homes Ltd. is a prominent provider of high-quality prefab
home packages and structural building components to owner builders,
contractors, developers and builders, plays a crucial role in the
construction industry.
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.
For more information:Brian O’Rourke, USW Local 1-2017 President,
250-563-7771, brian@usw1-2017.caBrett Barden, USW Communications,
604-445-6956, bbarden@usw.ca