Greetings: Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957; and is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. As union members, we give thanks to the builders of our Labour Movement; it’s because of them that…
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Alberta Local Helps Ukrainian Newcomers Find Steady Electrical Work
With the valuable assistance of one of its retired members, Edmonton, Alberta, Local 424 recently helped two Ukrainian men, fleeing the ongoing conflict in their homeland, find work with one of the local’s longtime signatory contractors, and it has its sights set on helping many more follow suit. “What happens over there touches our hearts…
MoreElectrical Injury Day of Recognition
October 6, 2022 has been selected as a day of recognition by the Canadian electrical industry in order to raise awareness about the long term consequences of electrical shock exposure. The risk of electrical shock is not limited to electricians or tradespersons, it can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time, and unfortunately for too…
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Greetings: On September 30th, 2021, Canada’s unions marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on this day by strengthening our resolve to fight for Indigenous rights and justice. September 30th is now recognized by the Federal and some provincial and territorial governments as an annual statutory holiday. This day has also historically been recognized…
MoreHer Majesty Queen II
It is with the great sadness that on September 7th, 2022, we all learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Canada’s history has long been tied to the Queen as we were one of many Commonwealth countries. Her Majesty’s tenure spanned over a remarkable 70 years as Queen. She spent…
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