Greetings, Whether we are working from home, have been laid off or have been deemed essential workers, there is no denying that we are all facing a multitude of challenges during these unprecedented times. We are in this battle together and only together can we come out of this stronger. We have a dedicated COVID-19…
MoreCOVID-19 Federal Programs Update
View as PDF Greetings: Our office has been staying on top of the daily federal government announcements by the Prime Minister and working with key Ministers and their staff on the evolving changes to several support programs that the federal government has been releasing in relation to COVID-19. We are in fluid times which means…
More2018 Harley Draw Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet last night in Moncton, NB by the IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson. The winners are as follows: The winner of the second $5,000 draw, holding ticket #0379 is: SYLVAIN PARENTEAU, Local Union 2228 –…
MoreIVP Reid Steps Up To NETCO Presidency
The Board of the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) has elected Tom Reid to serve as President and as a Director of the Council. Reid is International Vice-President First District Canada of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He replaces Bill Daniels, whose retirement from both NETCO and the IBEW was effective July 1….
MoreNew Beginnings at NETCO
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) founding Executive Director Carol MacLeod stepped down from her role, effective June 30, 2018. Carol was instrumental in the organization’s 2006 start-up and in building the industry funding model that has enabled NETCO to flourish. She has provided national leadership in promoting Red Seal standards and innovative training, and in…
MoreIBEW Presents MySafeWork with Donation
Local Union 636, along with International Vice President Tom Reid, presented Rob Ellis, founder of MySafeWork, with a donation at the Local 636 office on July 11, 2018. Partnering with employer Entegrus, Local 636 held their annual golf tournament in Blenheim, ON on May 26th. Local 636 Executive Board Member Brad Ross (left) presents Rob…
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