On June 15, 2024, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1615 proudly marked its 75th anniversary. Originally representing Avalon Telephone, Local 1615 has since evolved into a formidable force within the utility, communications, and maintenance sectors across Newfoundland and Labrador, now representing approximately 700 skilled professionals. Over the years, Local 1615 has seen…
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Ontario IBEW Uses Provincial Funding to Improve Training, Recruitment
The Ontario provincial government announced plans to invest nearly $63 million in skilled trades training, much of which is expected to be directed to the IBEW’s local union training centers in the province. The announcement was made during an event at Toronto Local 353 on Dec. 11. The local has launched a project to prepare…
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The most important moment in improving the lives of working people is when they realize their own power. The challenge for the labor movement is creating that moment at scale. Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 213 has quietly put together a model to do that, and every local ought to seriously consider something like it for…
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