Our 2025 Membership Development Conference was more than a meeting. It was an opportunity to bring together IBEW members and leaders from across Canada to connect, share, and strategize. Thank you to every member who contributed their insight and energy. And to our industry partners, thank you for joining us at our third annual Industry…
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IBEW Local 993 Secures Historic First Agreement for A&W Workers in Kamloops A group of A&W workers in British Columbia’s Kamloops has ratified their first union contract with representation from IBEW Local 993. The agreement follows an 18-month effort to organize, educate, and bargain in a sector where unions are rare and employee protections are…
MoreToronto Local Displaces Rival, Adds Members and Contractors
Toronto Local 353 is the IBEW’s largest local union in Canada, with nearly 13,000 members, but adding to that number remains a top priority. If it means displacing a so-called union that is more friendly to management instead of the workers it represents, so much the better. Local 353 recently won certification votes at Onyx…
MoreIntensified Organizing Pays Off as IBEW Grows in Canada
*This article was originally published in the November 2024 issue of The Electrical Worker Online The First District’s increased emphasis on organizing throughout Canada earned several honors at the Membership Development Conference in Chicago in August, including largest overall growth during the last year. The district added 2,907 members between Aug. 1, 2023, and July…
MoreIBEW First District Ranks First in Total Membership Growth Across North America
Only two short years ago, IBEW First District had the lowest membership growth among all 11 IBEW Districts across North America. Times have changed. The 2024 IBEW Membership Development Conference in Chicago marked a monumental moment for IBEW First District. With the support of IBEW Local Union leaders and their respective teams, we are proud…
MoreIBEW Breaks New Ground In Kelowna BC
In June, over 40 IBEW Membership Development Reps from across Canada joined forces in Kelowna, British Columbia, to connect with workers in the area and promote the benefits of IBEW representation. Traditionally known as an ‘anti-union’ area, Kelowna presented us with a significant challenge. But our membership development reps, fueled by their passion, were undeterred….
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