Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU)

The Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America (PPPWU) represents workers in all craft and skill areas in printing including newspapers, magazines, catalogs, books, high-end commercial print, plastics for the food and medical industry, packaging including corrugated box and paper food containers, metal cans for food and industrial liquids, engraving and gravure for flooring and wallpaper, credit cards, government employees who print US and Foreign currency, passports and secure ID’s.

We have members throughout the United States and Canada.


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PPPWU Keepers of the Trade

PPPWU Wins!

The PPPWU's knowledge and expertise of our industry gives us the unique ability to deliver the best contracts!

  • WestRock - Wages increased 14% over the term of contract.
    Lump Sum Payment, up to $12,000
  • PAC - Wages increased 19.5% over the term contract.
    Lump Sum Payment, up to $4,000
  • GPI - Wages increased 11.25% over the term of contract.
    Cash Lump Sum Payments
PPPWU Wins

OUR MISSION

The Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America pledges to work for our Members to ensure that you have the best contracts in place so that you and your families can enjoy security and prosperity from the fruits of your labor. This is best accomplished by having experienced representation from your existing Locals and District Councils and from Officers, Board Members, and Representatives with decades of experience working and representing workers in your industry.

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News and Updates

2026 January February March Communicator

2026 January February March Communicator

Volume 4 Number 1 | Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America | Jan - Feb - Mar 2026

Young Worker March on Washington

Young Worker March on Washington

March With Us! February 7, 2026 Young workers in America face an Affordability Crisis, Housing Crisis, Healthcare Crisis, Childcare Crisis, and Debt Crisis. Enough is ENOUGH!

Secretary/Treasurer James Santangelo

Meet Our New Secretary/Treasurer James Santangelo

Meet PPPWU’s new Secretary/Treasurer, James Santangelo, a longtime union member dedicated to serving our membership.

PPWU Leadership Welcomes Israel Castro as International President

Israel Castro Takes Office as PPPWU International President, Committed to Growing the Union and Expanding Opportunity

On January 2, 2026, the Printing Packaging & Production Union of North America (PPPWU) proudly welcomed Israel Castro as International President.

2025 October - November - December Communicator - Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America Magazine.

2025 October November December Communicator

Volume 3 Number 4 | Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America | Oct - Nov - Dec 2025

2025 July - August - September Communicator - Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America Magazine.

2025 July August September Communicator

Volume 3 Number 3 | Printing Packaging & Production Workers Union of North America | Jul - Aug - Sep 2025

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