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Over 4,000 members of the Progressive Certified Trades Coalition and other organizations gathered at the Ontario Legislature on November 30, 2016 to call for the removal of Schedule 17 from Bill 70.
Join Us for a Day of Action Wed November 30: Pull Schedule 17 out of Ontario Bill 70
On Wednesday November 30 2016, join us on the steps of Queen’s Park. Our goal: pull Schedule 17 out of Ontario Bill 70 now – and protect professional standards in electrical work AND public safety.
Let Premier Kathleen Wynne or your MPP know that there must be proper debate of the proposed amendments to ensure we keep Ontario families and workers safe.
The Ontario College of Trades was formed less than 10 years ago, but after the release of the Tony Dean report, there may be changes on the horizon.
On October 28 – 30 IBEW’s under-35 members gathered in Mississauga to learn how to organize their fellow Millennials and ensure their concerns are heard. Speakers on workplace safety and IBEW history helped inspire, and interactive Q and A sessions and workshops allowed delegates to learn from each other.
Electrical contractors and the public at large will be pleased to learn that overall, wiring fees are not increasing in 2017. There is one specific exception and a classification change, however.
Electrical worker and IBEW member Rob Morneau was killed at a work site on Thursday November 3, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father and was active in his community.
A recent report calls for changes to how the apprenticeship process works in Ontario. It’s essential to consult trades and employers before any changes are made, so that first-hand perspective on the process – and the essential hands-on nature of apprenticeships – aren’t lost.
The IBEW OPC 2018 tournament will be taking place in London, Ontario. To register, please contact Local 120 – and we’ll see you on the ice!
The IBEW CCO and the ECAO have hired a new business director for the JEPP program. Sherri Haigh has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, and we’re looking forward to working with her.