The Day of Mourning is an annual day of remembrance for workers who have been killed and injured on the job; the aim of this day is to publicly renew the commitment to fight for the safety of the living as well as mourn for those workers who have died. The National Day of Mourning,…
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Jurisdiction Win in New Brunswick Could Help Locals Across Canada
When a company used legal loopholes and technical trickery to prevent the IBEW from bidding on a project to rebuild a troubled New Brunswick wind turbine farm, the leaders of Moncton Local 1555 fought back. “Doing nothing, not taking this fight forward, was not an option,” said Local 1555 Business Manager Jeff Morash. “If we…
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To recognize International Women’s Day, the IBEW First District held a nation-wide photo contest centered around the theme of “Women in IBEW Canada”. Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and photos for the 2024 IBEW First District Photo Contest; we received a total of 40 photos this year. Ten (10) finalists were selected…
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Union women have blazed the trail when it comes to fighting for a more feminist and equitable Canada. Coast to Coast, our IBEW Local Unions are also continuing to build Local Union Women’s Committee’s so that our sisters can gather and discuss issues important to them and their respective industries, jobsites and provide peer-to-peer support….
MoreOntario IBEW Uses Provincial Funding to Improve Training, Recruitment
The Ontario provincial government announced plans to invest nearly $63 million in skilled trades training, much of which is expected to be directed to the IBEW’s local union training centers in the province. The announcement was made during an event at Toronto Local 353 on Dec. 11. The local has launched a project to prepare…
More***** WINNERS ***** 2023-2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2023/2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 291 applicants. A random draw was made on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the First District Office, and the following winners are: Kristin Carey – Local Union 37, Fredericton, NB Caitlyn…
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