A Thanksgiving message from the International Vice President: Since the late 1500’s, a form of Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated on Canadian soil, but it has only been since January 31st, 1957, when Parliament declared the second Monday in October to be observed as “A day of general thanksgiving…” Take pleasure in your Thanksgiving Day,…
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Two Women Find Their Dream Jobs in the Powerline Trades
Allison Wood and Dominique Rivet are two apprentices who had a wealth of career options available to them but chose to work in the powerline trades. They couldn’t be happier with their decision. An IBEW Local 636 member climbing her way up a hydro pole. Image courtesy Women of Powerline Technicians. “The trades may be…
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IBEW is proud to support the campaign to designate July 10th as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. Together with our industry partners, we’re calling on the Government of Canada to recognize Canada’s lineworkers and the essential work they do to build the infrastructure which powers our daily lives. July 10 has been chosen to align with…
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International Vice President Tom Reid would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you an enjoyable and safe Labour Day weekend; take the time to enjoy your family and friends and put aside the stresses of your everyday work life. Please remember our Brothers and Sisters that are no longer…
More2018 Harley Draw Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet last night in Moncton, NB by the IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson. The winners are as follows: The winner of the second $5,000 draw, holding ticket #0379 is: SYLVAIN PARENTEAU, Local Union 2228 –…
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