After two decades of steady growth, the traffic control unit at Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 258 was thriving — so much so that the union in recent years was juggling more than 20 contracts for largely identical work. “It was a lot to administer,” Business Manager Cody Gatzke said. “We were always in bargaining.” But…
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B.C. Local Moves Quickly to Be First With Veterans Committee
One year ago, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Local 1928 steward and Royal Navy veteran Pete Cool was reaching out to members across Canada about an initiative to increase opportunities for veterans in the trades. That objective celebrated a milestone when Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 258 became the first Canadian local to have a chartered Veterans Committee….
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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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