Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies. Every worker has the right to return home safe…
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Revised TPP Still Fails Canadian Workers
The Trans-Pacific Partnership had to be renegotiated after the United States pulled out of the controversial trade agreement in January 2017. Yet, even under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pro-labor government, the proposed deal remains a concern for Canada’s skilled construction workers. Canadian International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, the country’s lead negotiator of the revised TPP…
MoreTeamsters, IBEW to Postpone Strike at CP
Calgary, April 20, 2018 – The Minister of Labour, on the advice of federal mediators, has agreed to Canadian Pacific’s request to order a vote on a final offer to renew their collective agreements with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the IBEW System Council No. 11. Both unions strongly recommend that their members…
MoreUpdate on the Pharmacare for Everyone Tour
The Canadian Labour Congress is more than half way through the Pharmacare: A Plan for Everyone tour and they’ve made amazing progress! Over two thousand Canadians came to participate and share their stories, while 35,000 activists have taken action online to show their support for a universal prescription drug plan. The good news is we…
MoreSkills Provincial Competitions Gearing Up: Ontario Skills 2018
On May 7 – 9, 2018, thousands of people from schools, government, private industry, trade unions, and other organizations will gather at Skills Ontario at the Toronto Congress Centre. It’s a massive career showcase designed to help encourage young people to become interested in the trades. For IBEW Locals across the province, it’s also a chance…
MoreLocal 258 IBEW member Curt Minard reaches goal of competing in Paralympics 2018 in PyeongChang
Local 258 IBEW member and Paralympian Curt Minard visited at the union office in February to present a custom snowboard in appreciation of the support the union has given to him in his quest to compete in the 2018 Paralympic Games taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea. From left are Curt’s wife Heidi Johnson, Rick…
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