In an effort to increase Indigenous youth membership, London, Ontario, Local 120 recently launched a pre-apprenticeship program in partnership with area First Nations groups. The program, which began in April, is headed by Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and works in partnership with Local 120 to help Indigenous young people gain technical skills and…
MoreTransition stories for First District IVP Shewchuk and Eighth District IEC Griffiths
ELECTED Russell N. Shewchuk Russell N. Shewchuk was elected in May as international vice president for the IBEW’s First District at the union’s 40th International Convention in Chicago. A four-term business manager of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Local 2085, Shewchuk brings a lifetime of IBEW experience to his new role. His father, Peter, was a Local 2085…
MoreCanada Day Message
Greetings: I am taking this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and happy long weekend as you celebrate Canada Day. Please note that the First District Office will be closed on Friday, July 1st and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5th. In solidarity, Russ Shewchuk International Vice President “Canada…
MoreStatement by IVP Shewchuk on CN Strike
For Immediate Release June 29, 2022 IBEW Members on Strike IBEW International Vice President, Russ Shewchuk, issued the following statement regarding the IBEW System Council #11 members on strike at CN: “The Brothers and Sisters of IBEW System Council 11 have officially been on legal strike since June 18th, 2022, with their employer Canadian…
MoreIBEW System Council No. 11 – PRESS RELEASE – Work stoppage
Ottawa, June, 18th 2022 – On June 15th, 2022 System Council No. 11 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) served Canadian National Railway (CN) with the required 72 hours notice of intent to strike. With no negotiated settlement between the parties, the Union will be on strike today, Saturday June 18th at 11:00…
MoreSupport for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. Additionally, we recognize June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage,…
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