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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Submissions, Newsletters and News

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Made-in-Ontario Electricity Lights the Way for our Environment and Economy

Made-in-Ontario Electricity Lights the Way for our Environment and Economy The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, which became law in June 2021, enshrines in legislation Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The United Nations recently warned that countries around the world are not yet reducing their reliance on oil, gas and coal […]

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Ontario’s Electricity System Deliverability Risks Requires Innovations in the Distribution System

—- 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’ […]

PWU Summer Newsletter 2024
Power Works – Summer Newsletter 2024

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 […]

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Mitigating Ontario’s electricity system affordability risks requires accountability

—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 […]

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Mitigating Ontario’s Electricity System Reliability Risks

—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 […]

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IESO 2024 Annual Planning Outlook – MAY 2024

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 […]

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The PWU is the largest and most successful union in Ontario’s electricity sector.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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