On June 15, 2024, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1615 proudly marked its 75th anniversary. Originally representing Avalon Telephone, Local 1615 has since evolved into a formidable force within the utility, communications, and maintenance sectors across Newfoundland and Labrador, now representing approximately 700 skilled professionals. Over the years, Local 1615 has seen…
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Manitoba Government Restores Union-Backed 1:1 Apprentice Ratio
Apprentices in Manitoba will soon have a safer experience on the jobsite, thanks to New Democratic Party Premier Wab Kinew making good on a campaign promise to return to a 1:1 ratio of apprentices to journeypeople. “For someone training to be an electrician, proper supervision can be a matter of life and death,” Winnipeg, Manitoba,…
More2024 Early Bird Cash Draw Winners Announced
And the winners are… We are pleased to announce that the winners of the first two (2) Early Bird Cash Draws; ticket number #0154 and #0423 for $2,500.00 each – drawn May 23rd at the 34th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament by Patrick Dillon, Business Manager Emeritus at the Provincial Building & Construction Trades Council…
MoreIn New Brunswick, Sense of Trust Powers an 8-Decade Relationship
A strong partnership has helped sustain the working relationship between Saint John, New Brunswick, Local 1524 and the city’s power company, Saint John Energy, for almost 80 years. And if the successful recent contract negotiations are any indication, that connection remains rock-solid. “Working with Saint John Energy is a very trusting experience,” said Local 1524…
MoreNational Day of Mourning
The Day of Mourning is an annual day of remembrance for workers who have been killed and injured on the job; the aim of this day is to publicly renew the commitment to fight for the safety of the living as well as mourn for those workers who have died. The National Day of Mourning,…
MoreJurisdiction Win in New Brunswick Could Help Locals Across Canada
When a company used legal loopholes and technical trickery to prevent the IBEW from bidding on a project to rebuild a troubled New Brunswick wind turbine farm, the leaders of Moncton Local 1555 fought back. “Doing nothing, not taking this fight forward, was not an option,” said Local 1555 Business Manager Jeff Morash. “If we…
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