From the Construction Council of Ontario May 14, 2020 James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer of the IBEW CCO has accepted an appointment to sit on the Ontario Jobs and Recovery Council (OJRC) , Ministerial Advisory Council on Construction consultation to assess the economic and societal impacts of COVID-19. James elaborates, “These are unprecedented times. We…
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Video message from International Vice President Reid
Greetings, Whether we are working from home, have been laid off or have been deemed essential workers, there is no denying that we are all facing a multitude of challenges during these unprecedented times. We are in this battle together and only together can we come out of this stronger. We have a dedicated COVID-19…
MoreCOVID-19 Federal Programs Update
View as PDF Greetings: Our office has been staying on top of the daily federal government announcements by the Prime Minister and working with key Ministers and their staff on the evolving changes to several support programs that the federal government has been releasing in relation to COVID-19. We are in fluid times which means…
MoreNATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
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…
MoreEASTER GREETINGS from the First District Office
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…
MoreFEDERAL ESSENTIAL SERVICES GUIDELINES
VIEW AS PDF April 3, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: On Thursday, April 2, Minister of Public Safety, Bill Blair, in cooperation with the provinces has released Public Safety Canada’s Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This guide outlines essential services in regard to the…
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