June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Peoples. The original National Aboriginal Day was first celebrated on June 21, 1996, after being recognized through a proclamation by then Governor General,…
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In Canada’s Election, a Call to Avoid ‘All-Out War on Unions’
When the Liberal Party took power in Canada in 2015 , the IBEW and working families gained access to halls of power on Parliament Hill that hadn’t existed in the previous four years of Conservative rule and five years of coalition government before that. Photo provided by Canada’s Building Trades Unions. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood…
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The Skills Ontario Competition took place May 8-10 in Toronto, ON. It is the largest skilled trade and technology competition in Canada. Winners from this competition proceed to the National Skills Canada competition May 28-29 in Halifax, NS. The Electrical Installation competition offers Secondary School students and Post Secondary Apprentices under 30 years of age…
MoreCanada’s Coal Transition Report Issued With Input from IBEW Members
Canada’s Just Transition Task Force issued its report on how to best protect workers and communities as the country phases out coal-powered energy, and IBEW members were there to make their voices heard. “It was a humbling experience,” said Executive Assistant to the First District Vice President Matt Wayland, who served on the task force….
MoreThe Winner of the first ‘Early Bird’ Harley Draw for $5,000 is …………
The IBEW 1st District Office are pleased to announce the winner of the first Early Bird Harley draw; ticket number #0414 for $5,000.00 – drawn yesterday, May 23rd at the 31st Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament by Larry Lineham, retired IBEW Local 1687 Business Manager….and the winner is: Russ Smith, Local Union 230 – Victoria,…
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The following is the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) May 17, 2019’s announcement on steel and aluminum tariffs: Ending tariffs means Canadians can get back to work OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome today’s announcement lifting U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. “The cancellation of steel and aluminum tariffs is good news for workers,” said CLC…
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