IBEW members employed at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories are set to be kicked out of the public service pension plan they belong to in September of this year, because of steps taken to privatize this important part of our national energy infrastructure. Nearly 3300 workers at sites in Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick, over 100 of…
MoreApril 12: Pharmacare Town Hall in Oakville
Join the CLC on April 12 for a “Pharmacare: A Plan for Everyone” Town Hall meeting in Oakville! This important meeting will feature Canada’s foremost pharmacare experts and advocates, and these important discussions will address why we need a universal prescription drug plan that covers all Canadians, regardless of age, income, or where they work…
MoreB.C. Challenge: Keeping Women in the Trades
Recruiting women into the trades is getting a little easier Lisa Langevin has found over more than 15 years as an electrician. But getting them to stay is another story — even as construction is booming across British Columbia. That’s why the Vancouver Local 213 assistant business manager welcomed a chance for the IBEW to…
MoreNew Member Orientations Key to Creating Good Union Activists
There’s an old adage that you only have one chance to make a good first impression. It’s also critical to orienting – and organizing – new members into the union. “You have to get them right away,” said Adrian Sauceda, an international representative in the IBEW Membership Development department. “The first person who goes to…
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Canadian Labour Code Review
The Ministry of Employment, Social Development Canada (ESDC) is currently undertaking a review of the Canada Labour Code – Part III, which directly impacts workers in federally regulated industries (see complete list of industries HERE). More information on the labour code review and links to participate in an online survey can be found HERE. Unfortunately,…
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