International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Construction Council of Ontario

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James Barry Responds to Government Announcement Re: Students Entering the Skilled Trades

Yesterday, the Ontario Office of the Premier published a news release titled, Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades…

Celebrating Women In the Trades

For International Women’s Day, and throughout the month of March, we’re celebrating our IBEW sisters and women in the electrical…

Province calls on construction workers to share their Bathroom Horror Story

Earlier this month, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, launched a ‘Washroom Blitz’, deploying health and safety…

Who We Are

IBEW CCO represents eleven IBEW Local Unions across the Province of Ontario, serving over 18,000 men and women working in various electrical sectors.

We are actively involved in protecting our membership, enforcing health and safety, and securing our market share through education and awareness.

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Why Join Us

High Standards Wage rates are 40% higher than working for a non union contractor

Competitive Benefits We offer a higher quality of life for our members and their families

Safety First We ensure safe working conditions and promote health and safety awareness

New Technology We plan for a changing electrical industry

Education & Training No one trains electricians better

Solidarity We represent our members with honesty and fairness

News & Media

Apprenticeship

James Barry Responds to Government Announcement Re: Students Entering the Skilled Trades

March 9, 2023

Yesterday, the Ontario Office of the Premier published a news release titled, Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades…

Recent News

Celebrating Women In the Trades

March 8, 2023

For International Women’s Day, and throughout the month of March, we’re celebrating our IBEW sisters and women in the electrical…

Industry News

Province calls on construction workers to share their Bathroom Horror Story

February 27, 2023

Earlier this month, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, launched a ‘Washroom Blitz’, deploying health and safety…

IBEW Local 804 Latest to Receive TDA Status

January 12, 2023

IBEW Local 804 has received Training Delivery Agent (TDA) status for their 309A Electrician Construction and Maintenance Program. The Hon.…

IBEW CCO OPPOSES PROVINCE’S BILL 28

November 4, 2022

Nov. 4, 2022 (Toronto) – The IBEW Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) is calling on the Ontario government to…

Play Ball! 2022 OPC Baseball Results

November 4, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the 34th annual OPC Baseball tournament was finally back in action. And oh the fun that…

Working for You

Read the Report

Nothing is more important than safety. Electricians deserve to go home safe to their families at the end of every work day.

Read The report

Occupational health and safety researcher Gavan Howe’s report on what the phrase "risk of harm" means to skilled tradespeople. The report detailed many potential sources of injury on work sites.

Advocacy: Research and Reporting

The IBEW CCO commissions studies from respected independent researchers to investigate issues that affect electricians, contractors, and the construction industry as a whole.