Category:Industry News
The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) are offering a free training on Mental Health First Aid! Held virtually, this…
Funding announced for new Windsor-Essex Mega Hospital
The below statement is from IBEW CCO Executive Secretary Treasurer, James Barry. I am pleased to advise that today the…
Data shows zero Notices of Contravention and zero Provincial Offences Act convictions in the last three years. And it’s not…
The IBEW CCO and ECAO have submitted a formal response to Phase Two of the Skilled Trades Panel consultation process…
Today, the Ontario government released their three-step roadmap to reopen the province safely. Additionally they announced that some outdoor recreational…
It’s been a challenging year with respect to our health. The physical health impacts of Covid-19 have been devastating. But’s…
There’s an underground economy in the construction industry and it’s costing you money. The number of crooked contractors is on…
Message from James Barry The Ontario government released its 2021 Budget today which included significant investments to support skilled trades…
British Columbia is the only province in Canada that does not have compulsory trades training. Eliminated in 2002 by B.C.’s…
“It is definitely an advantage to work in a unionized environment. We are the best trained and have the most…
“When I got into the trade, I had never even used a drill before, but the point of an apprenticeship…
“You need to be confident in yourself and know your worth.” – Alanna Kellett Jamieson, Director-Organizational Effectiveness, K-Line Maintenance &…