Statement from IBEW Canada The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada represents nearly 70,000 skilled tradespeople across the electrical industry and various related sectors who are vital to building and maintaining Canada’s infrastructure and powering its economy. As the number one electrical industry stakeholder in Canada, during this federal election cycle we continue to…
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IBEW Local 213 Responds Quickly to End Unfair Lockout of Unionized Rogers Employees
Rogers Communications has ended its nine-day lockout of 26 Kootenay technicians after swift action by IBEW Local 213. The technicians voted to unionize last year, and bargaining began in June 2024. Rogers proposed a one-year agreement backdated 10 months that would cut wages by up to 24%, reduce benefits, slash vacation time, and eliminate RRSP…
MoreSupporting and Engaging Our IBEW Sisters: A Message from IVP Shewchuk
The IBEW is proud to represent a growing number of women among our ranks. Our IBEW sisters are a highly motivated and active portion of our membership both on and off the jobsite. In fact, the number of recognized Women’s Committees across Canada jumped from just six committees in 2023 to 13 by the end…
More2025 International Women’s Day Contest NOW OPEN
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a globally recognized occasion that serves to highlight the achievements and challenges faced by women worldwide. It presents an opportunity for us as a leading labour union to showcase the growing diversity within our membership. Leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women in Construction Week celebrates and…
MoreWomen’s Committees More Than Double in First District
Canadian women members are finding new avenues of support as the First District’s number of Women’s Committees recently rocketed from six to 13. Tradeswomen make up roughly 4% of the construction workforce, representing an upward trend. Still, it leaves a lot of opportunity to recruit new members with construction workers in high demand — it’s…
MoreNew Video By IBEW Power Hour Featuring IBEW 258 Veteran Member
Jordan Geddert’s path from the Royal Marine Commandos to IBEW Local 258 is one of resilience, purpose, and brotherhood. After five years of service, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, transitioning to civilian life was a challenge—until fatherhood reignited his drive for stability. He then pursued an electrical apprenticeship, leading him to a fulfilling career…
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