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…
Lire la suite$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…
Lire la suiteIBEW 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…
Lire la suiteFaster 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…
Lire la suiteLocal 37 Hosts Shop Steward Training
Local 37 is very fortunate to have an abundance of members always willing and able to help one another — many of them serving as shop stewards. Recently a new group of stewards attended Shop Steward Training in Fredericton presented by Jim Watson, an International Representative from the Education Department, and Brian Matheson, an InternationalRepresentative…
Lire la suiteThe IBEW’s 2018 Photo Contest
Prizes: 1st Place – $200 2nd Place – $150 3rd Place – $100 Honorable Mention: $50 For two decades, IBEW members across the U.S. and Canada have been sending us the images that tell the stories of who we are and the work we do. We’ve been proud to share those pictures with you, and…
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