Category:Industry News
Political Action Committees (PACs) from IBEW locals from across the province met in Ottawa on February 7th, 2018 to hear from speakers and plan next steps to mobilize for the election on June 7.
February is Black History Month, and it’s a good time to reflect on how Black Canadians have contributed to the labour movement and to the electrical trade.
As computerized teaching technologies mature, IBEW continues to take the lead in putting them to work to help ensure better training.
OCOT’s George Gritziotis Says “I Get It” – But Does He Really?
George Gritziotis of OCOT addressed a group of organizers from across the province on December 7, 2017. He faced many questions about the need for improvement around enforcement.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is holding a video contest to help raise awareness about workplace safety for high school students.
Since our letter was sent, there’s been response from Walter Pamic and the OCOT Chair in the Daily Commercial News, but sadly no response from Minister Flynn.
Trades Coalitions Question Appointment of Walter Pamic to OCOT
The IBEW has joined other trades coalition members in issuing a letter to the Minister of Labour and the OCOT Chair outlining concerns about the appointment of Walter Pamic.
In the construction world, results matter. If work time is lost due to injuries or shoddy work that has to…
Conservative Lobbyist Who Pushed to Abolish OCOT Named to College’s Governing Board
Originally published in pressprogress.ca What’s going on at the Ontario College of Trades? How did a former Conservative candidate who…
Court sends serious message to those who put public safety at risk.
IBEW CCO feedback to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MAESD) on the new OCOT Trades Classification Review process.
Our Recommendations About Apprenticeship System Reform
Read our full recommendations provided to the Government of Ontario about apprenticeship system reform.