Media Advisory - Forestry experts gather to strategize about industry renewal

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Unifor

Apr 11, 2014, 10:00 ET

PRINCE GEORGE, BC, April 11, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor and other organizations representing the forestry industry will be hosting a community discussion on the future of Northern British Columbia's forests.

The discussion about BC's forestry industry comes on the heels of a $500-million investment in New Brunswick's forestry plan and the anticipated re-opening of a pulp mill in Chetwynd, BC.

"How we manage our forests will determine prosperity and sustainability in the north for generations to come," said Scott Doherty, assistant to the Unifor national president. "We can't wait for government to act—northern communities are taking charge and demanding action."

PRINCE GEORGE:
April 12, 2014
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
(Room 1-310A)
College of New Caledonia

MACKENZIE:
April 13, 2014
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Recreation Centre (upstairs)

Unifor was founded Labour Day weekend 2013 when the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers unions merged. With more than 300,000 members, Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector.

SOURCE: Unifor

Unifor Communications Representative Ian Boyko at 778-903-6549 (cell) or  [email protected]

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Unifor

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create...