IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference – March 26-28 – CANCELLED IBEW Safety Caucus – April 27-28 – CANCELLED IBEW First District New Business Manager Training Week Two – April 27-May 1 – CANCELLED CLC Convention – May 4-8 – POSTPONED IBEW Utility Conference – May 5-8 – CANCELLED CBTU Conference – May 11-14 – CANCELLED…
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COVID-19 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are local unions able to suspend general meetings during this time? A: Local Unions seeking to suspend General Meetings are to submit the request in writing to the International Vice President; such requests will be dealt with on a month-by-month basis. Q: Are local unions able to suspend Executive Board meetings…
MoreInternational Women’s Day 2020
March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day, where individuals around the world will come together in solidarity to celebrate the gains made in women’s struggle for equality. It is a time to reflect and take stock of women’s accomplishments over the past year and for all of us to renew our commitment to ongoing…
MoreCanadian Members Find Good Wages, Good Friends at Massive Pennsylvania Project
It’s a nearly 2,100-mile drive from his home in Newfoundland to the jobsite in western Pennsylvania. But Damian Hogan jumped at the chance to join construction crews at the Shell Pennsylvania Chemical project north of Pittsburgh. “There’s not a lot of work in our local,” said Hogan, a journeyman inside wireman and a 20-plus-year member…
More***** WINNERS ***** of the 2019-2020 IBEW First District Scholarships Award
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2019/2020 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 220 applicants. A random draw was made this morning at the First District Office; the winners are as follows: Jay Rabari – Local Union 2067, Regina, SK Ty Brass – Local…
MoreGreen Transit Initiatives in Ontario Mean More Jobs for IBEW Members
Toronto’s GO Transit commuter rail network has committed to a shift away from reliance on diesel-powered locomotives, a push that could translate into meaningful, long-term employment for up to 1,500 members of Toronto Local 353. “There’s been a huge investment by the federal and provincial governments in recent years to electrify our rail systems,” said…
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