The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is part of a coalition of unions that are fighting to reverse the government of Canada’s decision to remove workers at Canada’s Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) formerly Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) from the Public Service Pension Plan. This decision was made without any consultation or discussion with…
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IBEW, CP Rail Reach Tentative Three Year Deal
IBEW System Council No. 11 and Canadian Pacific Railway are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative three-year deal. IBEW Senior General Chairman Steve Martin expressed that negotiations were difficult but in the end we have reached a good deal for our membership and we’re looking forward to building on the momentum of…
MoreIBEW Receives Thanks A Million Award from United Way
The IBEW was recognized with the 2017 Thanks A Million award, for raising, together with our members, over $1 million in support of United Way Centraide’s work in local communities. The United Way presents this annual award to Canada’s leading corporate and labour organizations, on behalf of all United Ways Centraides across this country. It…
More$5000 Winner Announced: Harley Tickets Still Available
Each year, the IBEW Canada holds a raffle for IBEW members. With tickets at a cost of $100 each, and only 500 tickets being sold – IBEW members have the chance to win one of two $5000 cash prizes or the ultimate prize of a 2017 Harley Davidson FL-Street Glide Special. On May 24, the…
MoreIBEW Support for Community
IBEW Local 2067 has always promoted family and community. On Feb. 19, we had a chance to support both when Sister Nicole Stewart spearheaded a unique opportunity. The Northern Saskatchewan community of Sandy Bay (population 1,200) hosts Family Day celebrations annually, encouraging the community to get outside for family fun. Sister Stewart contacted the Local…
MoreFaster Internet for Rural Areas Of Coastal British Columbia
Through a combined investment of $45.4 million, the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Government of British Columbia, is bringing new and improved high-speed internet to 154 rural and remote communities, enabling residents to get online. Local 213 signatory CityWest Cable and Telephone will receive a total of $12.4 million — $9.3 million from…
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