Calgary, April 20, 2018 – The Minister of Labour, on the advice of federal mediators, has agreed to Canadian Pacific’s request to order a vote on a final offer to renew their collective agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the IBEW System Council No. 11. Both unions strongly recommend that their members…
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Update on the Pharmacare for Everyone Tour
The Canadian Labour Congress is more than half way through the Pharmacare: A Plan for Everyone tour and they’ve made amazing progress! Over two thousand Canadians came to participate and share their stories, while 35,000 activists have taken action online to show their support for a universal prescription drug plan. The good news is we…
MoreSkills Provincial Competitions Gearing Up: Ontario Skills 2018
On May 7 – 9, 2018, thousands of people from schools, government, private industry, trade unions, and other organizations will gather at Skills Ontario at the Toronto Congress Centre. It’s a massive career showcase designed to help encourage young people to become interested in the trades. For IBEW Locals across the province, it’s also a chance…
MoreLocal 258 IBEW member Curt Minard reaches goal of competing in Paralympics 2018 in PyeongChang
Local 258 IBEW member and Paralympian Curt Minard visited at the union office in February to present a custom snowboard in appreciation of the support the union has given to him in his quest to compete in the 2018 Paralympic Games taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea. From left are Curt’s wife Heidi Johnson, Rick…
MoreB.C. announces support for women building a career in the trades
B.C. Premier John Horgan recently announced a number of programs to support women working or entering a career in the building trades through improved workplace supports, services and practices. “Our construction industry is booming, but we’re facing a shortage of skilled workers in a number of trades,” said Premier Horgan. “Right now, only 5% of…
MoreInternational Women’s Day 2018
Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day providing an occasion to reflect on the progress we have made toward achieving fairness, equality and justice for women in Canada and across the globe. It is a time to be inspired by the change we have achieved together, and to renew our resolve to continue to work…
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