In last month’s Electrical Worker, International President Lonnie R. Stephenson announced the “IBEW Strong” initiative to grow a more inclusive and representative union, and IBEW leaders in Canada are embracing the push to increase diversity while continuing to educate the best electrical workers in the world. It’s something that’s been a First District priority for…
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Cooper Sworn in as IVP in Historic First
September 1, 2020 Fourth District International Representative Gina Cooper has been appointed the district’s vice president, making her the first woman to serve as an international vice president in the IBEW’s 129-year history. Cooper replaces IVP Brian Malloy, who died last month after a battle with cancer. The Fourth District includes Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia,…
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The first page of the IBEW Constitution begins with a declaration: “Our cause is the cause of human justice, human rights, human security.” It’s a powerful statement of the values that IBEW leaders and members pledge to uphold when they take the oath of membership. And combined with the union’s first objective, to organize all…
MoreJudge Stops Anti-Union Law in Manitoba
The IBEW and its labour allies in Manitoba achieved a major win on June 11 when a judge threw out a controversial piece of legislation designed to hold down the wages of 120,000 public employees in the province and damage their collective bargaining rights. “It’s a big victory for all unions,” Winnipeg Local 2085 Business…
MorePress Release Global Energy Efficiency
PDF: Press Release Global Energy Efficiency Mississauga, ON – July 23, 2020 – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada welcomes the announcement from Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honorable Seamus O’Regan, that Canada is joining the Three Percent Club. As Canada embraces a future in clean energy and works towards combating climate…
MoreCanadian Superbike: Season Starts This Weekend At Calabogie (Updated)
Jordan Szoke, the 13-time Canadian Superbike Champion, will be back in action next weekend at Calabogie. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK. Szoke, Daley to begin battle for 2020 crown at season opener in Calabogie Toronto, ON – July 22, 2020 – The Canadian Superbike Championship will return to racing for the first time in over…
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