IBEW Canada International Vice President Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement in support of IBEW System Council No. 11 members as they continue their efforts to secure a fair collective agreement through negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). “The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) First District (Canada) stands in full support of the…
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2026 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 #249 and #414 for $2,500.00 each – drawn May 13th, 2026 at the All-Canada Progress Meeting in Niagara Falls, ON, are: Tom McGreevy, Local Union 586 – Ottawa, ON And Melanie Panych,…
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We would like to thank everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2025/2026 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 260 applicants. A random draw took place at the First District Office on Friday, February 13th, and it is my pleasure to announce the following winners: Avery W. –…
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Once again, MWG Apparel, AIL and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, in conjunction with the IBEW First District, will be offering ten (10) scholarships in the amount of $2,000.00 each to all IBEW members and their families that are in studies pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree. An application must be submitted to our office no…
MoreIBEW Canada Statement Mourning the Loss of Amber Czech and Condemning Violence in the Workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – November 17, 2025 Today, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada International Vice President Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement: “IBEW Canada mourns the loss of 20-year-old welder Amber Czech, who was brutally attacked and killed at her workplace in Minnesota. We extend our deepest condolences to Amber’s family,…
MoreIBEW Canada Women’s Committee to Host Virtual Leadership Training in November
IBEW Canada is offering the Leadership Education and Planning for Organizing (LEAP) training during the Women’s District Forum on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. EST via Zoom. This interactive session helps equip IBEW members with the skills needed to educate and mentor other members effectively, ultimately strengthening the local union and the IBEW as…
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