Ottawa, June, 18th 2022 – On June 15th, 2022 System Council No. 11 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) served Canadian National Railway (CN) with the required 72 hours notice of intent to strike. With no negotiated settlement between the parties, the Union will be on strike today, Saturday June 18th at 11:00…
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In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. Additionally, we recognize June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage,…
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The IBEW’s 40th International Convention on Thursday ratified the choices of Monday’s district caucus, officially electing the IBEW’s slate of vice presidents and International Executive Council members. Among the new officers was Fourth District International Vice President Gina Cooper, who made IBEW history as the first woman to be elected an international officer. The 19…
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The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world. This day is a tribute to those who have…
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Greetings: From the First District staff, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very safe and happy Easter long weekend. Last year at this time, most of us were in some form of lockdown, and even though restrictions have been lifted in most provinces, the COVID pandemic is…
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The Canadian government launched a new campaign on Jan. 31 to help recruit the next generation of skilled craftspeople, including in the electrical trade. “As Canada experiences more shortages in the skilled trades, it is more important than ever to reach young Canadians from all backgrounds and show them how the trades offer rewarding and…
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