The First District Office seeks to establish an Indigenous Circle for those members of the IBEW that wish to participate. The purpose of this Circle is to bring Indigenous members together from across Canada, creating a space for voices and ideas that will strengthen our union and advance our reconciliation efforts. An initial online meeting…
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2025 Women in IBEW Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our 2025 Women in IBEW Photo Contest Winners: 1st Place NICOLE WHITFORDIBEW Local 1574 2nd Place DAYNA GILL & MARINA LUPOURINIIBEW Local 258 3rd Place STACY TAYLORIBEW Local 625 Thank you to all participants and special thank you to our sponsor, Milwaukee Tool for their generous prize donations!
MoreOntario IBEW Uses Provincial Funding to Improve Training, Recruitment
The Ontario provincial government announced plans to invest nearly $63 million in skilled trades training, much of which is expected to be directed to the IBEW’s local union training centers in the province. The announcement was made during an event at Toronto Local 353 on Dec. 11. The local has launched a project to prepare…
More***** WINNERS ***** 2023-2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2023/2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 291 applicants. A random draw was made on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the First District Office, and the following winners are: Kristin Carey – Local Union 37, Fredericton, NB Caitlyn…
More2023-2024 IBEW 1st District Scholarships
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 into our office no…
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On behalf of the First District Office and our entire staff across the country, I would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. Please let us take this opportunity to thank our IBEW members, from our local union leadership to each and every IBEW member of our Local Unions across our…
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