In 1974, it became independent, as the "Canadian Paperworkers' Union", with about 56,000 members, under the leadership of Henri Lorrain.
[1][2] Around ten locals, with just over 3,000 members, instead remained part of the international union.
[3] In 1987, the union had 57,000 members in 274 locals across Canada.
[4] In 1992, it merged with the Communications and Electrical Workers of Canada and the Energy and Chemical Workers Union, to form the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada.
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