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Greetings: The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world. This day is a tribute to those men…

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Greetings: On behalf of the First District staff, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very safe and happy Easter long weekend.  I know that it won’t be the typical family gatherings which we’re used to, but as physical distancing becomes the new normal, we are finding creative…

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March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day, where individuals around the world will come together in solidarity to celebrate the gains made in women’s struggle for equality. It is a time to reflect and take stock of women’s accomplishments over the past year and for all of us to renew our commitment to ongoing…

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It’s a nearly 2,100-mile drive from his home in Newfoundland to the jobsite in western Pennsylvania. But Damian Hogan jumped at the chance to join construction crews at the Shell Pennsylvania Chemical project north of Pittsburgh. “There’s not a lot of work in our local,” said Hogan, a journeyman inside wireman and a 20-plus-year member…

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Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2019/2020 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 220 applicants. A random draw was made this morning at the First District Office; the winners are as follows: Jay Rabari – Local Union 2067, Regina, SK Ty Brass – Local…

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Toronto’s GO Transit commuter rail network has committed to a shift away from reliance on diesel-powered locomotives, a push that could translate into meaningful, long-term employment for up to 1,500 members of Toronto Local 353. “There’s been a huge investment by the federal and provincial governments in recent years to electrify our rail systems,” said…

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