Winnipeg, Manitoba, Local 2085 member Madina Nur could feel the pressure last September while competing in the Ideal Championship in West Palm Beach, Fla., and not just because she was the only electrician from Canada to qualify for the electrical tool maker’s annual televised tournament. “As soon as you step in, it’s just like a…
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Women’s Committees More Than Double in First District
Canadian women members are finding new avenues of support as the First District’s number of Women’s Committees recently rocketed from six to 13. Tradeswomen make up roughly 4% of the construction workforce, representing an upward trend. Still, it leaves a lot of opportunity to recruit new members with construction workers in high demand — it’s…
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The bi-annual IBEW Women’s Conference carved a new milestone in 2024, bringing together a record number of over 800 IBEW delegates from across North America. IBEW Locals within Canada were well represented and accounted for over 60 delegates. Aptly themed “Powered for Success,” the conference boasted an agenda with impressive speakers, workshops, and panels, offering…
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