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Every day, lineworkers across Canada work to keep electricity flowing into our homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. They are the highly trained women and men who work on installing and maintaining the complex hydro grid across cities, provinces, and territories. Often faced with working in extreme conditions, lineworkers are trained to work efficiently, safely, and…

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Pete Cool found a good place to land in the IBEW when he retired from the Royal Navy after 17 years of service. Now he wants to ensure that other military veterans have the same experience. Maybe even better. Cool, a Red Seal electrician and member of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Local 1928, is the First…

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This is a very important message from IVP Shewchuk  Greetings: Yesterday 400 members of Local 636 working for Hydro Ottawa went on strike after attempting unsuccessfully to bargain a new collective agreement. It is important that we support our brothers and sisters in their fight for better working conditions – their fight is our fight….

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Greetings: On behalf of the 1st District Office staff, we wish you and your families a safe and happy long weekend as you celebrate Canada Day.  Please note that the First District Office will be closed on Friday, June 30th and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 4th. In solidarity, Russ Shewchuk International…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                        June 15, 2023 STATEMENT FROM IBEW CANADA ON THE…

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For years, Local 2330 was in a slump. Membership was declining at the local in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and there was little active organizing. But with a few changes, it’s on a new path — and already adding signatory contractors and members. “It’s been a breath of fresh air,” said First District International…

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