March 2019 – IBEW Electrical Worker Publication Under the guise of modernizing apprenticeships and cutting red tape, Ontario’s provincial government recently pushed through a blatantly anti-worker measure that instead will end up putting skilled people out of work and placing workers’ safety at risk. “Bill 47, the so-called ‘Making Ontario Open for Business Act,’ is actually…
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2019 FEDERAL BUDGET REVIEW
On March 19, 2019 the Federal Liberal Government tabled the 2019 Federal Budget, allowing the Liberal Government a bit of a platform heading into the federal election campaign. This is a budget that tries to keep everyone happy. This Liberal budget focuses on key electoral voters: millennials, workers and seniors. Some of the focus of…
MoreTask Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities Final Report Released
The Government of Canada officially released the final report and findings of the Task Force on Monday, March 11, 2019. The following links are the final report and findings of the Task Force: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/task-force-just-transition/final-report.html https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/task-force-just-transition/what-we-heard-report.html
MoreMessage from IVP Tom Reid on International Women’s Day
Today, March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day, women around the world will come together in solidarity to celebrate women’s struggle for equality. It is a time to reflect and take stock of women’s accomplishments over the past year and for all of us to renew our commitment to ongoing change. The International Women’s…
MoreACTIMS Women in Trades Awards & Bursary Program 2019
Last year, the Alberta Council of Turnaround Industry Maintenance Stakeholders (ACTIMS) held the fourth Women in Trades Awards & Bursary Program for members of the Building Trades who are working in the heavy industrial construction/maintenance industries in Canada. From the dozens of applications received, ACTIMS were able to recognize three (3) women from various Locals…
MoreThe IBEW Local 37 Training Trust Fund Receive an Award
The IBEW Local 37 Training Trust Fund has been awarded the 2018 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Award of Excellence for Innovation in HR Practices for an Educational / Training Institution. Toronto, ON — February 21, 2019 — At the annual awards ceremony hosted by the EHRC, a number of individuals and organizations were recognized for…
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