Victoria, British Columbia, Local 230 shipyard members have a lot to celebrate as they emerge from arbitration with a substantial pay raise, putting them on par with their East Coast counterparts. “Local 230’s success highlights the value of strategic risk-taking in tough negotiations,” First District International Vice President Russ Shewchuk said. “It’s a reminder that…
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IBEW Lauded by Prime Minister, Wins Grants
The IBEW earned a major win in Canada when it secured more than $13 million in federal funding for two Brotherhood-affiliated groups. A total of $10 million will go to the Western Joint Electrical Training Society — a training and facility initiative among three British Columbia local unions: Victoria Local 230, Kamloops Local 993 and…
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In June, over 40 IBEW Membership Development Reps from across Canada joined forces in Kelowna, British Columbia, to connect with workers in the area and promote the benefits of IBEW representation. Traditionally known as an ‘anti-union’ area, Kelowna presented us with a significant challenge. But our membership development reps, fueled by their passion, were undeterred….
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