POWER WORKERS’ UNION
The Power Workers’ Union (PWU), is a proud Canadian union and, by far, the largest, most progressive and successful union in Ontario’s electricity sector.
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Ontario’s Largest Electricity Sector Union
The PWU, one of Canada’s strongest, most democratic and progressive unions, is a knowledgeable and experienced player in the energy sector.
safe working conditions
We take workplace health and safety very seriously at the Power Workers’ Union. Our Joint Health and Safety Committee Members are trained to know what to do if a PWU member needs help.
we help keep the lights on
We are committed to delivering a promising future for our membership and continuing to help keep the lights on for all Ontarians.
Recent Submissions, Newsletters and News
—- Press Release —- For Immediate Release New PWU discussion paper examines how mitigating Ontario’s electricity system deliverability risks requires innovation Toronto, ON – September 11, 2024 — The fourth discussion paper in a series by the Power Workers’ Union (PWU), Ontario’s Electricity System Deliverability Risks Requires Innovations in the Distribution System – Power Workers’ […]
This spring flew by, just as quickly as I’m sure this summer will. Within this time, the PWU head office has kept very busy, with press conferences, events, ceremonies and more, there hasn’t been a shortage of work to do. A significant event happened in March of this year, the retirement celebration for PWU Legal […]
—PRESS RELEASE— Toronto, ON – June 3, 2024 — The third discussion paper in a series by the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) was released today. These papers are offered to prompt discussion on better ways for Ontario to meet its growing electricity demand at a lower cost, with lower carbon emissions and in a more […]
—PRESS RELEASE— Toronto, ON – May 13, 2024 — The second discussion paper, https://www.pwu.ca/new-planning-approach, in a series by the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) was released today. These papers are offered to prompt discussion on better ways for Ontario to meet its growing electricity demand at a lower cost, with lower carbon emissions and in a […]
In January 2024, the IESO released its 2024 Annual Planning Outlook (APO) and provided an overview for stakeholders on April 23, 2024. The PWU remains concerned that IESO’s approach does not adequately inform stakeholders about our province’s energy needs and fails to mitigate affordability and reliability risks. The PWU has initiated a series of discussion […]
—PRESS RELEASE— Toronto, ON – April 11, 2024 — A new discussion paper (https://www.pwu.ca/better-planning/) was released today by the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) that launches a series of papers to prompt discussion on better ways for Ontario to meet its growing electricity demand in a lower cost, lower carbon, and more reliable, affordable and timely […]
why pwu?
The PWU is the largest and most successful union in Ontario’s electricity sector.
experience
Ontario’s electricity sector has faced numerous tumultuous policy shifts in the last 20 years. Predicting these shifts, influencing them positively where possible and adapting innovatively and intelligently – all in ways that create the most opportunities for sustainable, high-pay, high-skill jobs are products of many decades of organizational experience in the PWU.
proven track record
The PWU has a proven track record of strong union representation and bargaining quality collective agreements with excellent pay rates, job security provisions, working conditions, pensions and benefits―without work stoppages. That’s why we are Ontario’s largest electricity sector union.
training
The PWU provides extensive union based training to new members, Stewards, Chief Stewards and Health and Safety Representatives. Our union is financially strong, based on solid democratic principles and is supported by dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced elected representatives and support staff.
