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In 2017, Kitchener Local 804 — a major construction local in southern Ontario — had eight women among its membership. Leadership decided that needed to be addressed. The local needed to give more people a chance at the life-changing impact of IBEW membership and help meet the need for skilled construction workers. Brian Jacobs, now…

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Union women have blazed the trail when it comes to fighting for a more feminist and equitable Canada.  Coast to Coast, our IBEW Local Unions are also continuing to build Local Union Women’s Committee’s so that our sisters can gather and discuss issues important to them and their respective industries, jobsites and provide peer-to-peer support….

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The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Group is conducting a survey on Codes and Standards for the electrical industry. They have developed two (2) electronic surveys that will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses are sent directly to a research firm and individual emails/contact information is not requested as all responses are anonymous. The link…

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Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2022/2023 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 239 applicants. A random draw was made this morning at the First District Office and Congratulations to these ten applicants!!!                      …

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                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 17, 2023                                                                           …

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Sixth District International Vice President Paul Noble, a longtime IBEW leader in his home state of Illinois, has been appointed international secretary-treasurer. He began his duties Jan. 4. Noble replaces Kenneth W. Cooper, who was appointed international president following the retirement of Lonnie R. Stephenson. Both moves were made and unanimously approved by the International…

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