IBEW Local 625’s investment in a state-of-the-art training facility has paid off in a big way over the past year with the launch of three major training programs. As a recognized technical training provider for the province of Nova Scotia, IBEW 625 is now offering in-house level training for construction electricians. Additionally, there is a…
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The Kamloops, British Columbia, Local 993 women’s committee has been hard at work collecting all kinds of items, from clothing to toothpaste to pillowcases, for “comfort cases” for sexual assault survivors. “We think it’s a great way to help,” said Local 993 Assistant Business Manager Mollie Routledge, who serves on the women’s committee. “It’s been…
MoreSeason’s Greetings from IBEW 1st District Office
On behalf of the First District Office, we would like to wish you all a happy holiday season as you celebrate with your family and friends. I would also like to thank you for your loyalty and dedication to your Local Unions and the IBEW during the past year and look forward to working with…
More2019-2020 IBEW 1st District Scholarships
AIL and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, in conjunction with the IBEW First District, will be offering five (5) Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to all IBEW members and their families that are in studies pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree. An application must be submitted into our office no later than February 14th,…
More2019 Federal Cabinet
On November 21st, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament. With the minority Government in mind and the lack of elected government seats in the west, he was strategic in his cabinet selection, keeping some Minister’s in place, moving other’s to new portfolio’s and adding some new members to the…
MoreA Remembrance Day Message
November 11th is a time to reflect and remember the many brave women and men who sacrificed years of their lives, and for some, who paid the ultimate sacrifice to insure our safety, peace, and freedom in the greatest nation in the world, Canada. Without their total selfless commitment we may not have the right…
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