Chris Allnutt, who passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 74, was a prominent labor negotiator and environmental advocate known for his role in protecting British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. As the head of the Hospital Employees’ Union in the 1990s, he led a significant strike against government privatization, which ultimately cost him his job but was later vindicated by the Supreme Court of Canada. Following his union work, Allnutt became the project director of the Rainforest Solutions Project, where he facilitated negotiations among environmental groups, industry, and First Nations, culminating in a 2016 agreement that protected 85% of the rainforest's old growth. His legacy is marked by his belief in fairness, empathy, and the importance of listening in negotiations, making him a respected figure in both labor and environmental circles.