Tag:Government Relations
Further protests against Schedule 17 happened in Hamilton and Ottawa on December 16, 2016. Schedule 17 will compromised public safety in Ontario by having unqualified workers do dangerous electrical work.
Over 250 Kingston trades protested against Schedule 17 of Bill 70 on December 9. MPP Sophie Kiwala met with the demonstrators outside her office.
Members of IBEW Local 586, IBEW Local 105, UA Local 71 and SMWA Local 47 worked together to bring traffic to a standstill outside the Shaw Centre on December 8, 2016.
On December 6 2016, over 300 members of Locals from across Ontario travelled to Hamilton to protest Schedule 17 outside the Trillium Dinner, an annual Liberal fundraiser.
On Friday, December 2, 2016 Ontario IBEW Locals 586 and 105 were demonstrating against Schedule 17 at the offices of their local MPPs. Find out how YOU can help get Schedule 17 removed from Omnibus Bill 70.
IBEW CCO would like to send our thanks to all the IBEW Locals who made the time to be at the rally November 30, 2016.
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.
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.