*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…
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IBEW First District Ranks First in Total Membership Growth Across North America
Only two short years ago, IBEW First District had the lowest membership growth among all 11 IBEW Districts across North America. Times have changed. The 2024 IBEW Membership Development Conference in Chicago marked a monumental moment for IBEW First District. With the support of IBEW Local Union leaders and their respective teams, we are proud…
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In June, over 40 IBEW Membership Development Reps from across Canada joined forces in Kelowna, British Columbia, to connect with workers in the area and promote the benefits of IBEW representation. Traditionally known as an ‘anti-union’ area, Kelowna presented us with a significant challenge. But our membership development reps, fueled by their passion, were undeterred….
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