Video message from IVP Shewchuk To learn more and find a commemorative event near you, visit bit.ly/3NWEVVO Dear Sisters and Brothers, Remembrance Day was first observed throughout the British Commonwealth in 1919. It was held to pay tribute to the end of the First World War through the signing of the Armistice Agreement on November…
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Intensified Organizing Pays Off as IBEW Grows in Canada
*This article was originally published in the November 2024 issue of The Electrical Worker Online The First District’s increased emphasis on organizing throughout Canada earned several honors at the Membership Development Conference in Chicago in August, including largest overall growth during the last year. The district added 2,907 members between Aug. 1, 2023, and July…
MoreMessage from IVP Shewchuk – Happy Thanksgiving!
Brothers and Sisters, As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on its significance—a time of gratitude, unity, and recognition of our collective efforts within our communities and workplaces. Rooted in the tradition of coming together, Thanksgiving mirrors the ethos of the IBEW and the labour movement at large. It reminds us of the power…
MoreIBEW Local 1928 and Nova Scotia Power Join Forces to Support VETS Canada
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is recognized each year in May. During NAOSH, health and safety committees host activities to educate and raise awareness on the importance of injury prevention in the workplace. Some committees go above and beyond to make the week as fun and meaningful as possible. The festivities…
MoreSaskatchewan Latest Province to Partner with IBEW for Apprenticeship Training
The Government of Saskatchewan has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to partner with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) with the goal to enhance apprenticeship training within the electrical, powerline, and nuclear sectors. Talks between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and IBEW Canada International Vice President Russ Shewchuk began in 2022. “It was an…
MoreLocal 1928 Members Save Heart Attack Victim, Earn Lifesaving Award
*This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue of The Electrical Worker Online Ten members of Halifax Local 1928 employed by Nova Scotia Power will receive the IBEW’s Lifesaving Award after they saved the life of a retired member who was working as a supervisor in a power plant when he suffered a…
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