View as PDF March 16, 2020 TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Greetings: As the impact of the global pandemic is being felt across our country, it is vitally important that we keep our members safe and informed with the correct information. The Federal and Provincial governments as well as regional…
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OFFICIAL RESOURCES
We have compiled the following links as resources for you. World Health Organization (WHO) Official Site Mental Health Considerations Government of Canada Economic Response Plan Employment Insurance Service Canada (EI) Line (1-833-381-2725) Public Health Agency of Canada Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 Information (1-833-784-4397) Printable Workplace Resources From Health Canada: COVID-19 Handout Handwashing Guide…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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