Category:Industry News
As International Women’s Day is March 8, there’s no better time to pay tribute to our sisters on the tools. Learn how they rose to the challenge of electrical trade and built a great career.
Ontario’s Fair Wage Policy has not been updated since 1995. As a prelude to updates, the Ministry of Labour has announced a consultation process.
Some members may be wondering why the Feb 21 rally at Queen’s Park was postponed. John Grimshaw provides information on the current negotiation status.
The Save Safety Standards for Skilled Trades Rally for February 21st has been Postponed.
Skilled Trades: Speak Out at the OCOT Consultations in Sudbury, Ottawa, London, and Toronto
Calling all skilled trades! The OCOT Compliance and Enforcement Committee will be holding town halls in key cities in Toronto Feb 13 – 23. Find out when they’re happening near you.
Join Us on February 21 for a Rally at Queen’s Park to Save Safety Standards for Skilled Trades
If you’re a skilled trade (unionized or not) we invite you to join us on February 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM on the steps of the Ontario Legislature, Queen’s Park, Toronto.
On Friday February 3, skilled trades representing sheet metal workers, plumbers and pipe fitters and electricians rallied in front of the offices of MPPs Nathalie DesRosiers in Ottawa and Kevin Flynn in Oakville.
Skilled trades are still upset with the Ontario Liberal government for the inclusion of Schedule 17 in the recent omnibus Bill 70. This latest demonstration is one in a long series of rallies.
January 19-20 saw 5 demonstrations against Ontario Bill 70 Schedule 17 across the province. IBEW and other skilled trades urge the Liberals to meet and discuss the issues.
IBEW Local 105 and friends protested outside Ontario Labour Minister Kevin Flynn’s office on Friday January 13th. In spite of the cold, protesters waved signs, cheered and helped bring the issues around Schedule 17 to public attention.
We’re pleased to announce that Steven Martin is returning to the Presidency of the IBEW EPCO (Electrical Power Council of Ontario). He is taking over from outgoing president George Couch, who served after Martin’s initial term.
IBEW Local 586, UA Local 71, and SMWA Local 47 demonstrated outside MPP Bob Chiarelli’s office on January 6, 2017 and earned some great media exposure that will help more people understand the issue.