Greetings: I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you an enjoyable and safe Labour Day weekend. Take the time to enjoy your family and friends and to put aside the stresses of your everyday work life. Please remember our Brothers and Sisters that are no longer with us…
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Free Course in B.C. Provides a Low-Barrier Introduction to the Electrical Trade
As job opportunities in the electrical and other building trades continue to expand throughout Canada, fears of a possible skilled-worker shortage continue to grow along with them. In British Columbia, for example, some estimates say that nearly 64,000 new tradespeople — including thousands of electrical workers — will be needed over the next 10 years….
MoreOntario Local Partners With Area First Nations on Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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…
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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…
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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…
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