IBEW Local 424 has been working diligently with the Ukrainian community in Alberta, helping families displaced by the invasion of their country in any way they can. Over the last year, IBEW Local 424 has taken several Ukrainians into their apprenticeship system and helping them to overcome some of the barriers they are facing along…
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MoreNational Lineworker Appreciation Day – July 10th
Every day, lineworkers across Canada work to keep electricity flowing into our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. They are the highly trained women and men who work on installing and maintaining the complex hydro grid across cities, provinces, and territories. Often faced with working in extreme conditions, lineworkers are trained to work efficiently, safely, and…
More‘Tenacious’ Halifax Member Works to Aid Fellow Veterans
Pete Cool found a good place to land in the IBEW when he retired from the Royal Navy after 17 years of service. Now he wants to ensure that other military veterans have the same experience. Maybe even better. Cool, a Red Seal electrician and member of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Local 1928, is the First…
MoreIBEW CANADA STATEMENT ON LOCAL 636 STRIKE – HYDRO OTTAWA
This is a very important message from IVP Shewchuk Greetings: Yesterday 400 members of Local 636 working for Hydro Ottawa went on strike after attempting unsuccessfully to bargain a new collective agreement. It is important that we support our brothers and sisters in their fight for better working conditions – their fight is our fight….
MoreCANADA DAY MESSAGE
Greetings: On behalf of the 1st District Office staff, we 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, June 30th and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 4th. In solidarity, Russ Shewchuk International…
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