Site C is the product of 10 years of careful planning. — Photo courtesy BC Hydro/Artist Concept
Fort St. John, BC – CLAC, the Union representing over 1,000 employees working on the Site C Clean Energy Project, urges the BC NDP and Green Parties to allow construction to continue as scheduled, citing the economic impact of delays or project cancellation upon the workers of Site C.
“The economic impact of any delays or cancellation on each individual worker and their families is immense,” says Ryan Bruce, CLAC spokesperson.
CLAC members on the project work for Peace River Hydro Partners (PRHP), the main civil works contractor at Site C. The main civil works portion of the project is scheduled to continue until 2024. CLAC states that many of their members have made significant household decisions and commitments based upon the expectation of long-term work.
“Through this project, we have been able to provide stable, long-term employment opportunities for over 1,000 experienced construction workers, while working with industry partners to facilitate innovative training-to-employment programs that have jump-started the careers of local youth,” says Bruce.
CLAC has submitted letters to both John Horgan and Andrew Weaver requesting meetings to discuss each leader’s position regarding the future of the project, and to speak on behalf of the Union’s membership on site. CLAC and its members contend that Site C is the product of 10 years of careful planning, and that any delays resulting from the proposed BCUC review are undue and unwarranted.
“As the representatives of the largest group of unionized workers on the project, we believe we are uniquely positioned to deliver a message of concern to Mr. Horgan and Mr. Weaver on behalf of the workers of Site C,” says Bruce.
CLAC is also circulating a petition amongst the workers of Site C in support of continued construction, without undue delay or interruption, of the project.
Submitted by CLAC: Ryan Bruce, CLAC spokesperson
About CLAC
Formed in 1952, CLAC is one of Canada’s fastest-growing unions. Operating through 15 member centres, it is the country’s largest national, independent, multi-sector union representing over 60,000 workers in almost every sector. Based on values of respect, dignity, and fairness, CLAC is committed to building better workplaces, better communities, and better lives.
