Unity protocol signed - December 2005 On The Level, BC Carpenters Union
This past summer saw the inking of an historic agreement between BC and Quebec Carpenters to promote unity between the two provinces. The Protocol Agreement for National Unity was signed by representatives of the BC Provincial Council of Carpenters, Vancouver Local 1995 and Fraternité Nationale Locals 9 and 2366 on August 29, 2005 in Vancouver. Len Embree and Pat Haggarty signed on behalf of the Council and Randy Smith and Eugenio Zanotto for Local 1995. Yves Mercure from Local 9 Carpenters and Yves Ouelette from Local 2366 Floorlayers & Interior Sytems signed for the Fraternité Nationale.
Yves Ouellet said, “We are building something great and strong. This agreement will consolidate links between our organizations and allow members to easily travel between British Columbia and Quebec to work together.”