Local 258 IBEW member and Paralympian Curt Minard visited at the union office in February to present a custom snowboard in appreciation of the support the union has given to him in his quest to compete in the 2018 Paralympic Games taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea. From left are Curt’s wife Heidi Johnson, Rick…
Lire la suiteB.C. announces support for women building a career in the trades
B.C. Premier John Horgan recently announced a number of programs to support women working or entering a career in the building trades through improved workplace supports, services and practices. “Our construction industry is booming, but we’re facing a shortage of skilled workers in a number of trades,” said Premier Horgan. “Right now, only 5% of…
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Aujourd’hui le 8 mars souligne la journée internationale des femmes qui fournit l’occasion de réfléchir sur les progrès accomplis en matière d’équité, d’égalité et de justice pour les femmes au Canada et partout au monde. Il est maintenant le temps de s’inspirer du changement que nous avons réalisé ensemble et de renouveler notre détermination à…
Lire la suite2018 Federal Budget Review
On February 27th, the Government tabled its 369-page Federal Budget. Unfortunately, this budget focuses more on politics than an actual budget; while there is plenty of money allotted to programs, in most instances, there is no clear indication of how these items will be implemented or paid for. The Government believes that the strong economy…
Lire la suiteCongratulations on Your Retirements Brother Schell and Brother Taylor!
Larry Schell Following a 46-year career with the IBEW, First District International Representative Larry Schell retired, effective Dec. 1. Employees at Electrohome, a consumer electronics firm, had only recently voted to join Kitchener, Ontario Local 804 when Schell started work there and joined the IBEW in October 1969. His father had previously served as treasurer…
Lire la suiteLes syndicats du Canada trouvent encourageants les engagements pris dans le budget fédéral à l’égard de l’assurance-médicaments et de l’équité salariale
Les syndicats du Canada disent qu’ils sont heureux que le budget fédéral de cette année comprenne des engagements à aller de l’avant dans les dossiers de l’assurance-médicaments universelle et de l’équité salariale. Le budget fédéral déposé aujourd’hui comprend un engagement à créer un Conseil consultatif sur la mise en œuvre d’un régime d’assurance-médicaments national qui…
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