Special Video Message from IVP Shewchuk As we approach the festive season, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment throughout the year. Your efforts continue to strengthen our union, and together, we make a lasting impact. May this Christmas bring you peace,…
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The bi-annual IBEW Women’s Conference carved a new milestone in 2024, bringing together a record number of over 800 IBEW delegates from across North America. IBEW Locals within Canada were well represented and accounted for over 60 delegates. Aptly themed “Powered for Success,” the conference boasted an agenda with impressive speakers, workshops, and panels, offering…
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IVP Remembrance Day Message
Video message from IVP Shewchuk To learn more and find a commemorative event near you, visit bit.ly/3NWEVVO Dear Sisters and Brothers, Remembrance Day was first observed throughout the British Commonwealth in 1919. It was held to pay tribute to the end of the First World War through the signing of the Armistice Agreement on November…
MoreIntensified Organizing Pays Off as IBEW Grows in Canada
*This article was originally published in the November 2024 issue of The Electrical Worker Online The First District’s increased emphasis on organizing throughout Canada earned several honors at the Membership Development Conference in Chicago in August, including largest overall growth during the last year. The district added 2,907 members between Aug. 1, 2023, and July…
MoreMessage from IVP Shewchuk – Happy Thanksgiving!
Brothers and Sisters, As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on its significance—a time of gratitude, unity, and recognition of our collective efforts within our communities and workplaces. Rooted in the tradition of coming together, Thanksgiving mirrors the ethos of the IBEW and the labour movement at large. It reminds us of the power…
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