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A message from the IBEW First District International Vice President Tom Reid: Greetings: Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957.  It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Take pleasure in your Thanksgiving Day…

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(A special election message from IBEW First District International Vice President Tom Reid) Sisters and Brothers, we’re weeks away from a federal election that will chart the course of our nation for the next several years. So, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the work you do for the…

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Let’s Build Canada Returns for 2019 Election September 17, 2019 Challenging Canada’s next leaders to build a better future, Let’s Build Canada is back for the 2019 election. Let’s Build Canada is a coalition of building and construction trade unions advocating for building a more resilient, sustainable and fair Canada. LBC advocates for infrastructure built…

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Greetings: I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you an enjoyable and safe Labour Day weekend.  Take the time to enjoy your family and friends and to put aside the stresses of your everyday work life. Please remember our Brothers and Sisters that are no longer with us…

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On August 15, 2019, IBEW Local Union 1620 reached an exciting milestone as they celebrated their 70th anniversary!  That is 70 years of advocating on behalf of members, ensuring fairness in the workplace and embracing comradery within the IBEW. On August 15, 1949, IBEW Local Union 1620 was established within the IBEW and given jurisdiction…

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet Wednesday night (Aug.14/19) in Vancouver, BC by the IBEW International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth Cooper.  The winners are as follows: The winner of the second $5,000 draw,…

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