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…
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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…
MoreManitoba Government Restores Union-Backed 1:1 Apprentice Ratio
Apprentices in Manitoba will soon have a safer experience on the jobsite, thanks to New Democratic Party Premier Wab Kinew making good on a campaign promise to return to a 1:1 ratio of apprentices to journeypeople. “For someone training to be an electrician, proper supervision can be a matter of life and death,” Winnipeg, Manitoba,…
More2024 Early Bird Cash Draw Winners Announced
And the winners are… We are pleased to announce that the winners of the first two (2) Early Bird Cash Draws; ticket number #0154 and #0423 for $2,500.00 each – drawn May 23rd at the 34th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament by Patrick Dillon, Business Manager Emeritus at the Provincial Building & Construction Trades Council…
MoreIn New Brunswick, Sense of Trust Powers an 8-Decade Relationship
A strong partnership has helped sustain the working relationship between Saint John, New Brunswick, Local 1524 and the city’s power company, Saint John Energy, for almost 80 years. And if the successful recent contract negotiations are any indication, that connection remains rock-solid. “Working with Saint John Energy is a very trusting experience,” said Local 1524…
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