The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and the United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship. The CLC and the UWCC are long-time partners in taking action to create prosperous, inclusive, diverse and respectful communities, safer workplaces, and a fairer Canada for working people. Two years ago,…
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New Program Aims to Help Trades Recruit More Women
Expanding programs for women who might be considering a career in the skilled construction trades, or who are already in them, is the goal of a new joint initiative of Canada’s Building Trades Unions and the federal government. “For years, women have steadily made up about 4 percent of the IBEW’s membership in Canada,” said…
MoreIBEW Lifesaving Award Presented To IBEW Local Union 636 Member
On April 29, 2019, the IBEW Life Saving Award was presented IBEW Local Union 636 member Brother Jason Spence. Brother Spence is the trainer on his son Tyson’s hockey team ,the Deseronto Bantam Bulldogs. On December 22, 2018 the Bulldogs had a game against the Prince Edward County Kings when one of the Kings players…
MoreNational Day of Mourning – April 28th
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world. This day is a tribute to those men and…
MoreEASTER GREETINGS from the 1st District Office
Greetings: On behalf of the First District staff, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very safe and happy Easter long weekend; please enjoy some time with your family, and take advantage of the long weekend to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Also, for your information, the…
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