One year ago, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Local 1928 steward and Royal Navy veteran Pete Cool was reaching out to members across Canada about an initiative to increase opportunities for veterans in the trades. That objective celebrated a milestone when Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 258 became the first Canadian local to have a chartered Veterans Committee….
MoreCanada Enacts Anti-Scab Law Unveiled at IBEW Local
*This article was originally published in the August 2024 issue of The Electrical Worker Online The IBEW and all Canadian unions celebrated when anti-scab legislation prohibiting companies from bringing in replacement workers during work stoppages sailed through Parliament and received royal assent. Bill C-58 prohibits employers from hiring scabs to replace union-represented workers during strikes…
MoreIBEW Endorses Proven Ally Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States
The below statement was originally published via IBEW Media Centre on July 22, 2024 For Immediate Release: July 22, 2024 Contact: Matt Spence, 202-728-6014 IBEW Endorses Proven Ally Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States This morning, the IBEW International President convened a special meeting of the IBEW’s International Officers, who voted…
MoreIBEW Thanks President Biden for Being the Most Pro-Union President in History
The below statement was originally published via the IBEW Media Centre on July 21, 2024 For Immediate Release: July 21, 2024 Contact: Matt Spence, 202-728-6014 IBEW Thanks President Biden for Being the Most Pro-Union President in History IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s departure from the 2024…
MoreWhy We Belong to the Canadian Building Trades: A Monumental Month for Labour in Canada
A Letter From IBEW Canada’s IVP, Russ Shewchuk Brothers and Sisters, The month of June marked a historic month for Labour in Canada. After years of hard work and advocacy – a charge led by Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) – we celebrate the passing of three labour-related bills, each receiving royal assent last month:…
MoreIBEW Asks Feds to Honor Pledge, Save Jobs at Beloved Alberta Radio Station
CKUA has achieved iconic status in Alberta during nearly a century on the air. Founded in 1927, the Edmonton-based radio station has supplied listeners across the province with music and information difficult to find elsewhere. Now, IBEW members employed there are asking for help as the station navigates through one of the worst financial crises…
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