News & Events

IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the July, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of July, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.

Due to another cancellation Local 424 has decided to host another Telephone Town Hall Wed, August 5th stay tuned for more information.

Remember to make sure your contact information is up to date with the Hall.

The Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

After consultation with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Local Municipal Governments, IBEW Local Union 424 has made the difficult decision to cancel the June, 2020 Unit Meetings, with permission from the IBEW International Vice President, Tom Reid, the Executive Board meetings will continue to be held via teleconference and the Business Manager and President’s reports for the month of June, will be posted in the Member’s only section of the website.

We understand this might be frustrating for some, but protecting the Health and Safety of our Membership must be our top priority.

Due to Social Distancing Measures put in place by Local and Federal Authorities I.B.E.W. Local Union 424 May Unit meetings have been Cancelled.

Greetings:

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28th, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world.  This day is a tribute to those men and women who have died as a result of a workplace illness or accident.

The IBEW was originally formed by workers who wanted to improve safety in their workplace.  Our union was formed on the need for safety at a time when 1 in 2 electrical workers were being killed on the job every day; even our own founding President Henry Miller died from a workplace incident. Today, safety continues to be a main focus of our Local Unions mandate; safety is paramount to the IBEW!

With respect to this year’s National Day of Mourning, the theme on April 28th is “Stop the Pandemic at Work”.  Right now, millions of workers who have been deemed essential are risking their wellbeing every day and are working tirelessly to keep our country running during this unprecedented time.  Many of our IBEW members fall into this category and continue to provide critical services which include healthcare, utilities, telecommunications, railroads, government and construction, just to name a few.  We must ensure that front-line workers have the protective equipment they need, and the training to use it safely.  We must also ensure that those who have not been deemed essential stay home and adhere to physical distancing regulations.  By doing this we reduce the transmission of this virus and help keep essential workers safe.

No worker should die from their job; workers deserve to arrive home safely at the end of their workday but too many workers are dying from work.  Workplace accidents and illnesses are preventable and should never be seen as “just part of the job”.  Workers need to be reminded that they have the right to know about the hazards in their workplace and receive the training they need to be able to do their jobs safely.  They have the right to participate in decisions that could affect their health and safety and most importantly they have the right to refuse work that could endanger their health and safety or that of others.

April 28th is the day we remember those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were forever changed because of something that happened in their workplace.  It is also the day when we resolve to make every workplace a safe and healthy place to earn a living. 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live and work and therefore will change the way we hold vigils and ceremonies this year.  On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, we ask that you mark the day by lighting a candle in your home and posting a photo to social media with hashtag #WorkersDayofMourning and #StopthePandemicAtWork.  Frontline workers are also encouraged to share a photo in your uniform or protective apparel using the same hashtags.  While we can’t meet in person, we can hold virtual memorials and share a moment of silence over video or teleconference.  We must continue to bring visibility to the importance of commemorating the National Day of Mourning. We must insist that all levels of government do more to enforce existing health and safety laws and vigorously prosecute violations when a worker is killed or seriously injured.

We owe it to the families who have lost their loved ones to preventable workplace accidents and illnesses to do better for today’s workers.  Everyone deserves to return home to their loved ones at the end of the day.

In solidarity,

Tom Reid
International Vice President

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Over the last few days, our Members in Fort McMurray are facing another crisis as an ice jam has caused flooding in the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). There are now mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in effect depending on where our members live in the area. We will continue to update this page to keep our Members informed.

Members are advised to download the Alberta Emergency Alert App and watch the local news to stay up to date on the status of the flood:

http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/

Members that have been evacuated in Fort McMurray should check-in at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre located at the following:

515 Mackenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 4X3

(780) 743-7167

https://oilsandsdiscovery.ca/

Members that have been evacuated from Fort Vermillion should call the reception centre at:

Fort Vermillion Reception (780) 927-3718

https://globalnews.ca/news/6874924/alberta-fort-vermilion-mackenzie-county-flood/

Government of Alberta website

https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm?xID=7019497465440-9EF8-BE26-CC78E61771F2F67E

Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo

https://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Emergency-Services---Law-Enforcement/Emergency-Management/Preparing-for-an-Emergency/River-Breakup.htm

Attention:

Due to Social Distancing Measure put in place by local and federal authorities I.B.E.W. Local Union 424 April Unit meetings have been cancelled.

Effective today, and through an abundance of caution, all IBEW 424 Unit meetings for the remainder of the month of March are cancelled.

We will be re-evaluating weekly, and will make another announcement next week regarding unit meetings and other events in April. We will continue to post updates to our website and social media as needed.

We encourage all union brothers and sisters to take every precaution suggested by the Health Canada to protect yourselves and those around you from coronavirus/COVID 19. More info at:

The Calgary Blitz and Comet Course on March 17th are Postponed, we will let you know once they have been rescheduled.
 
 
 

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Local 424 Update to Members 04/09/2020:

IBEW Local Union 424 is currently taking action to minimize the spread of Coronavirus and we ask for your cooperation in keeping us all as safe as possible.

The LU 424 approach is to follow official advice from Health Canada with an emphasis on ensuring effective hygiene practices. Which are listed here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

Therefore, we ask all visitors to any of the Local Union offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray or any IBEW organized activities or Jobsites to follow the guidance and personal hygiene standards below.

All visitors are strongly encouraged to wash their hands and/ or use hand sanitizer on arriving in the building, or after coughing and sneezing.

Health Canada recommends that the following precautions are taken to reduce the risk of catching and spreading respiratory infections like Coronavirus:

-Avoid direct hand contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.

-Maintain good hand hygiene – wash hands with soap and water or alcohol hand sanitizer before sanitizer before eating and drinking and, after coughing, sneezing, and going to the toilet.

-Avoid direct contact with people who have a respiratory illness and avoid using their personal items, such as their mobile phone.

-Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with disposable tissues and dispose of them in the nearest waste bin after use.

If you are feeling unwell, have a temperature, a cough or shortness of breath, we would politely ask you to stay away from our offices or facilitated activities until you are better. Our services are available by phone or the internet if needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding this matter.

Michael Reinhart

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary

IBEW Local Union 424

International Message

More Covid - 19 Resources

I.B.E.W. Canada COVID page

https://www.ibewcanada.ca/news/category/covid-19/

Update From Suncor Wood Buffalo region

See Here: Suncor_update_04052020

Employment Insurance

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

Covid-19 Coronavirus Info For Albertans

https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Long-Term Illness And Injury Leave In Alberta

https://www.alberta.ca/long-term-illness-injury-leave.aspx

Employee Benefit Funds Administration (EBFA)

http://www.ebfa.ca/

Building Trades of Alberta

www.bta.ca/covid19

Covid Course made for Children

https://vubiz.com/home/worried-about-the-coronavirus

Alberta Federation of Labour

https://www.afl.org/afl_covid_19

March 12, 2020 Media Inquiries

Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. 

Effective immediately, the Alberta government is asking all large gatherings or international events in the province to be cancelled and advising Albertans against travel outside of the country.

Four new cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number in the province to 23, all travel-related. One patient continues to recover in hospital, while all others are in isolation at home.

“We are doing everything possible to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our province. The virus is spreading rapidly and is now a global threat. We are implementing these new measures to slow its spread and limit the risks in the weeks ahead. Protecting the health of Albertans is, and always will be, our top priority.”

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health

“The coming weeks are vital in our fight to protect Alberta from COVID-19. These are serious steps, and ones we do not take lightly. I am calling on every Albertan and organization to assist our public health efforts and do their very best to comply with the public health guidance. It is critical that Albertans come together to do our part in keeping Albertans healthy and safe.”

Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health

New Public Health Restrictions

Alberta is asking organizers to cancel any events that have more than 250 attendees. This includes large sporting events, conferences and community events. It does not extend to places of worship, grocery stores, airports or shopping centres.

Any event that has more than 50 attendees and expects to have international participants, or involves critical infrastructure staff, seniors, or other high-risk populations should also be cancelled.

Events that do not meet these criteria can proceed, but risk mitigation must be in place, such as sanitizer stations and distancing between attendees.

At this time, schools and daycares can remain open but steps should be taken to ensure that no more than 250 individuals are in the same room at any given time.

Travel outside of the country is not being recommended at this time. Given the rapid global spread of the virus, it is no longer possible to assess health risks for the duration of the trip.

New Cases of COVID-19

Four additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the province. One of the confirmed cases is a two-year-old child from the Calgary zone who is now recovering at home.

The child who has tested positive for COVID-19 returned with their family from a vacation in Florida and developed mild symptoms once in Alberta. The child attended a local daycare from March 2-6 and tested positive on March 11.

The child is expected to make a full recovery.

As soon as the case tested positive, health officials took immediate action to protect the health of Albertans. On the advice of Alberta Health Services, the daycare has temporarily closed to limit exposure to the virus. All close contacts are self-isolating for 14 days while being monitored by health officials.

Any Albertan who has not been contacted directly by Alberta Health Services is not at risk.

The other three newly confirmed cases involve a woman in her thirties, a male in his fifties, and a woman in her seventies. They are all from the Calgary zone.

The travellers returned from travelling in Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, and the United States, specifically Florida.

All Albertans are encouraged to visit alberta.ca/COVID19 for the latest information, guidance and resources.

Due to Roughnecks cancellation of this game, MD night will be postponed until further Notice.
 
 
 

Tech Frontier Oilsands Mine Approval

The Teck Frontier project has been under Federal-Provincial review since 2011. Teck has concluded participation agreements with 14 affected Alberta First Nations and Metis communities, and the project is anticipated to create 7,000 jobs during the construction phase and 2,500 operating jobs, mostly in rural Alberta, which has experienced devastating job losses over the last 6 years. The project will also contribute at least $12 billion in federal income and capital taxes, which will fund health care, education, and other benefits for local indigenous populations and all Canadians.

An independent review panel found this project in the public interest and the $20 billion in investment will come at a time when investment is needed to add growth to Alberta’s economy. Please take a moment and fill out your contact information to let the Federal Government know you want them to immediately approve the Teck Frontier oilsands project.

Click here for our 2020 meeting schedule: 2020_MEETING_SCHEDULE_IBEW_LOCAL_424_

The Membership Development team in both Edmonton and Calgary are rolling out the COMET course (Construction Organizing for Membership Training). This course runs through why we, as union members organize and the importance of organizing in our industry.  We will also touch on what Unfair Labour Practices are and what we as union members can legally do when working in a non union atmosphere

If you are interested in taking part in this course or have any questions please contact

Jon Hamilton / Jorden Bergeron at the Edmonton office

Mike Howlett / Ian McDowall at the Calgary office

Please note; we will be offering this course for members in the Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Grand Prairie regions  

I.B.E.W. LOCAL UNION 424

UNIT MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2020

January 22, 2020        Unit II Meeting           7:00 pm.         Wednesday (Calgary)

January 25, 2020        Unit I Meeting            9:00 am.          Saturday (Edmonton)

January 28, 2020        Unit IV Meeting         6:30 pm.         Tuesday (Edmonton)

January 28, 2020        Unit III Meeting          8:00 pm.         Tuesday (Ft. McMurray)

Putting in a full day’s work helps to protect union jobs. With our current economic reality, some clients have started hiring non-union workers to cut costs. Remember late starts, long breaks and early quits cost the clients’ money. Help protect union jobs and remember that your minute’s matter.

Click the image for more Information

On July 4, 2019 IVP Reid assigned International Representatives Bill Begemann and Martin Duckworth to do a supervised recount of the Local 424 election ballots. That recount was completed on July 16, 2019 in conjunction with the Local Union Election Judge Blaine McDonald and a number of volunteer Local Union tellers.

Folks, July 20th is getting close and the weather will be perfect that day. 
Hope you will join us raising money and awareness for Cancer Patients and Vets!

Attention IBEW Members

The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta(ECAA) has developed a two hour online training program designed to educate all people working in a unionized workplace on the effective ways to maintain discipline and increase productivity. Methods and skills required to effectively apply progressive discipline and manage undesirable behavior or performance can benefit all levels of employer and union management.

It is available exclusively to employers, unions and organizations affiliated with unions of the Building and Construction Trades Department and is utilized to manage the workforce employed under Collective Agreement between an employer and an affiliated Union of the Building and Construction Trades Department.

·     Do you wish to learn what progressive discipline entails?

·     Do you wish to learn what your rights are when your Employer applies discipline?

·     Whether you are a supervisor, journeyman or apprentice and a Member of the IBEW in good standing this online two hour training program is available to you at no cost. The ECAA funds this Program. 

To apply for this training contact Ken Johnson at the Union Office 780-462-5076.

To:     Members of the CLC Canadian Council and Young Workers Advisory Committee

Greetings,

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and the United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.

The CLC and the UWCC are long-time partners in taking action to create prosperous, inclusive, diverse and respectful communities, safer workplaces, and a fairer Canada for working people. Two years ago, we created a post-secondary scholarship in recognition of the important opportunities college or university education can provide for young people. Too often, these opportunities are out of reach for working-class people due to ever-increasing tuition fees.

This $2,500 scholarship is offered in recognition of the efforts of young workers across Canada who have demonstrated a commitment to positively impacting social and workplace issues in their community.

Please circulate the call for applications to ensure this scholarship is widely shared.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, June 7, 2019.

Please see the application form for eligibility criteria: www.canadianlabour.ca/scholarship.

In solidarity,

Hassan Yussuff
President

Join us on May 1 at the Legislature at 5:30 pm. 

Mobilize on May 1 – International Workers Day!
Two weeks after the Alberta election, people of fighting spirit will gather in Edmonton along with millions around the world to defend the rights of workers and the rights of all!

5:30 – Gather at the Legislature steps
6:00 – March
7:00 – Dinner and discussion (pay what you can)
Select Restaurant – 10018 106 Street

Share your thoughts at a “people’s parliament” dinner and discussion.
Enjoy a delicious Indian meal by donation.

WED, MAY 1 AT 5:30 PM UTC-06

May Day rally, march, dinner and discussion

Alberta Legislature Building · Edmonton

IBEW Local 424 Specially Called Meetings*

2019 CBA Negotiation Info Session

Unit III - Fort McMurray 

Date & Time: May 14, 2019 Tuesday   7:00PM-10:00PM 

Location: Quality Hotel, Ballroom

                 424 Gregoire Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2

Unit II - Calgary 

Date & Time: May 15, 2019   Wednesday   7:00PM-10:00PM

Location: Executive Royal Hotel, Emerald Ballroom

                 2828 - 23rd Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8T4

Unit I – Edmonton 

Date & Time: May 16, 2019   Thursday   7:00PM-10:00PM

Location:  Oasis Centre - Conferencing and Events

                  10930 - 177 Street, Edmonton, AB T5S 2X7

***ATTENTION ALL***
JOE CECI, MINISTER OF FINANCE WILL BE IN THE CALGARY UNION HALL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

*All members of the BTA are welcome*

Jan 2 2019 Calgary office will be closed at 1:00 pm.

To all members of IBEW Local 424:

We hope you had a happy holiday season.

Please Click Here for our year-end newsletter. 

Also, LU 424 will be starting Small Table Bargaining soon. The LU 424 negotiation committee is asking for your voice to be heard. Please submit your suggestions or comments or what you would like to see in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and send it to the following email: [email protected]

To view our current Collective Agreement (Nov. 1st 2015 to April 30th 2019) please click here: 3Collective_Agreement_-_FinalRev3.0_May_2017

Fraternally,

John White

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary

IBEW Local 424

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Government of Canada is looking at implementing the Fair Wages Act which was repealed by the Conservatives in 2014. I request that you please fill out the following survey keeping in mind the following points as you fill out the survey:

-The defined Fair Wage should include the full compensation package(Pension, Health and Welfare, Funds for Training, etc.)

-A separate department within the Ministry of Infrastructure should be used to inforce the act(Similar to what is used in the City of Toronto)

Please Click Here and follow the link to complete the survey

Please visit www.rjwbursary.com for more information

2018 Harley Draw Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet last night in Moncton, NB by the IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson.  The winners are as follows:

The winner of the second $5,000 draw, holding ticket #0379 is:

SYLVAIN PARENTEAU, Local Union 2228 - Ottawa, ON

The FINAL Grand Prize draw, holding ticket #0087 for a 2018 Harley – Davidson Road King FLHR is:

MARK DEGAGNE,Local Union 2058 – Thunder Bay, ON

The following is a recap of the Early Bird Cash Prize for $5,000 winner (ticket #0270)that was drawn May 24th, 2018 at the 30th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament:

DAVE PISCIOTTO, Local Union 636 – Toronto, ON

Congratulations to Brothers Pisciotto, Parenteau & DeGagne !!!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who purchased and/or helped sell tickets for making these draws a resounding success.

IBEW - 1st District Office

IBEW 424 is pleased to announce for our 90th Anniversary a Commemorative Challenge Coin available for $10.00 at the Edmonton, Calgary and Fort McMurray Union Offices.

The Coins bear our new IBEW International Office approved Flag Logo on the front and on the reverse an image of our Province with a luminescent Lightning Bolt.

Yes, it really Glows in the Dark.

Click Here to learn more about Challenge Coins.
 
 
 

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

This year IBEW 424 will be sponsoring four (4) children to go to the AFL Kids Camp at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg, Alberta on Goldeye Lake - August 6-10, 2018.

Ages are 8 to 15 years.

This year applications will be open to children and grandchildren of members. As we did in past years we will be taking applications from interested parties by e-mail.

Please e-mail names and ages of your children to Scott Crichton at [email protected]

Deadline for draw applications will be at Noon June 9, 2018 with the draw being made The same day.

The winning applicants will then be notified so the proper applications for the AFL can be completed and submitted prior to the AFL’s June 15 2017 deadline.

Please check out attached flyer for more details on camp.

The Alberta Federation of Labour are usually looking for Leader/ Junior Counselor’s as well. If you are interested or know of someone who may be in these position you can contact me with your name and contact info and I will pass it on to the AFL.

2018 Harley – Davidson Road King FLHR Early Bird Draw

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the first Early Bird draw, holding ticket number #0270 for $5,000.00 – drawn May 24th at the 30th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament by Tom Fenton of the Sheet Metal Workers Union was won by:

Dave Pisciotto, Local Union 636 – Toronto, ON

Congratulations Dave!!!

*Tickets for the Harley are still available- call or stop into the Edmonton office to purchase*

The poll is now closed!

We Value your Opinion

Your feedback is important to us at IBEW Local 424. Please take a moment to participate in our Poll, read over all information carefully before making your selection. If you would like to read over our membership responses from the information sessions, they are posted in the members only section of the IBEW Local 424 website.

Thank you for taking the time to be involved in the decision making process.

You will find the Poll Here:

https://ibew424.simplyvoting.com

Here is the 2018 meeting schedule: 

Download

Ontario may require some out of province members in 2018, you must be a member of The Ontario College of trades in order to work in Ontario.

The Process for Out Of Province Electricians to become a member of the Ontario college of trades is quite simple you must submit a Trade Equivalency Application (found here) and select "Red Seal and Reciprocal Certificates" category ( cost of $56.50) provide a copy of your Red Seal And Government Issued ID

If you do not have a "Red Seal" you must first write you Red Seal Exam in your home province.

Red Deer Meeting is Dec 13th 

Lethbridge meeting date will be changed to Dec 12, 2017

Medicine Hat Meeting date will be changed to Dec 13, 2017

Christmas closing hours: 

• Friday, December 22nd, closed at noon
• Monday, December 25th, closed
• Tuesday, December 26th, closed
• Friday, December 29th , closed at noon
• Monday, January 1st, closed

The Next  Political Action Committee Meeting is in Fort Mcmurray at 7pm on October 26th, 2017.

Political Action Committee Meeting on November 7th at 7pm in Edmonton. 

Attention Attendees of Members Appreciation 2017

There is no longer parking available on Grierson Hill.

Please follow this link for more parking details : https://www.shawconferencecentre.com/our-location/parking/.

There will be a political action committee meeting at 7pm on September 5th in Edmonton, and on September 11th at 7pm in Calgary

We are pleased to announce the winners of the second $5,000 draw and the final Grand Prize draw; both tickets were drawn at the All Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) banquet last night in Montreal, QC by the IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson. 

The winners are as follows:

1.) The winner of the second $5,000 draw, holding ticket #0379 for$5,000.00 is:

CHRIS POIRIER, Member of Local Union 2002, Winnipeg, MB

2.) The FINAL Grand Prize draw, holding ticket #0490 for a 2017 Harley – Davidson FL-Street Glide Special is:

 DAVE CUPPLES,Member of Local Union 2228, Ottawa, ON

3.) The following is a recap of the Early Bird Cash Prize for $5,000 winner (ticket #0146)that was drawn May 25th, 2017 at the 29th Annual IBEW/MS Charity Golf Tournament:

ADAM VAN STEINBURG, Business Manager of Local Union 213 – Vancouver, BC

Congratulations to Brothers Van Steinburg, Poirier and Cupples!

A big THANK YOUto everyone who purchased and/or helped sell tickets for making these draws a resounding success.

Political Action Committee Meeting will be held in:

• Edmonton Members on August 17th at 7pm
• Calgary Members on August 24th at 7pm
• Fort McMurray on August 24th at 7pm

Attention all 424 members,

The motion to purchase a fence emblem for the Henry Miller Museum in St. Louis was approved by the membership. We are asking for design ideas from our membership on what this historic donation will look like.
We will take all submissions for the period of August 2, 2017  until August 31, 2017.

At that time we will post them on this website through a survey and let the membership decide which one we will go with.

The emblem should be in black and white. Here are a couple examples of emblems that are already at the museum 

Please submit your ideas to [email protected]

Thank you for your participation and submissions

The following link will take you to more information about the museum : http://nbew-ibewmuseum.org/index.php

Please follow the link below to Defend our Building Trade Workers:

http://www.strongerwithlabour.ca/

In Solidarity,

Scott Crichton

Assistant Business Manager

There will be a Political Action Committee meeting:

• Fort McMurray at the Union Hall located at 258 Gregoire Drive 7:45 pm on July 27th, 2017
• Edmonton at the Union Hall located at 4232 93rd NW 7:00 pm July 18th, 2017
• Calgary at 3623 29th Street NE   7:00 pm July 20h, 2017

Please take note of the following changes:

• Unit 1 Union Meeting: Saturday August 12th 2017 to Saturday August 26th 2017
• Unit 2 Union Meeting: Wednesday August 16th 2017 to Wednesday August 23rd 2017
• Unit 3 Union Meeting: Tuesday August 15th 2017 to Tuesday August 22nd 2017
• Unit 4 Union Meeting: Tuesday August 15th 2017 to Tuesday August 22nd 2017

Based on feedback from the membership, the Executive Board has decided to reschedule the meetings. The August meetings will now coincide with the 4th Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday of the month.

The previous meeting dates were scheduled to ensure that the Business Manager and President would be able to attend, as both officers will be away at the I.B.E.W. All Canada Progress Meeting for the latter part of August.

We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding!

Next Calgary Pack Meeting will be June 28th @ 7:00 pm at the Calgary Hall.

With the upcoming Civic Election we will be having a guest speaker. Mayoral Candidate David Lapp 

The next Fort McMurray meeting will be held at

258 Gregoire Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4K6

IBEW Local 424 will be implementing a new policy directly related to “Social Media”.

Please send any suggestions or feedback to [email protected]

Deadline for submissions will be July 10th, 2017. We value all your ideas and look forward to reading them over before implementing this new policy. To give you an idea of what we are suggesting please review the IBEW Local 98 policy here.

http://www.ibew98.org/social-media-policy/

Code of Excellence on Tuesday June 13th at 9am

Please contact the Edmonton office to attend.

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

This year IBEW 424 will be sponsoring four (4) children to go to the AFL Kids Camp at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg, Alberta on Goldeye Lake - August 7-11, 2017.

Ages are 8 to 15 years.

The cost of the camp including transportation by bus from Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Ft. McMurray will be covered with the cost of registration.

This year applications will be open to children and grandchildren of members. As we did in past years we will be taking applications from interested parties by e-mail.

Please e-mail names and ages of your children to Paul Cherry at [email protected]

Deadline for draw applications will be at Noon June 9, 2017 with the draw being made The same day.

The winning applicants will then be notified so the proper applications for the AFL can be completed and submitted prior to the AFL’s June 15 2017 deadline.

Please check out attached flyer for more details on camp. Click Here

The Alberta Federation of Labour are usually looking for Leader/ Junior Counselor’s as well. If you are interested or know of someone who may be in these position you can contact me with your name and contact info and I will pass it on to the AFL.

Fraternally  yours,

Paul Cherry, President

The Fort McMurray office has moved the new location is:

258 Gregoire Drive

Fort McMurray, AB

T9H 4K6

Please note the new office is closed for walk ins from 12:00 to 1:00 every day. 

***Please call ahead to ensure the person you need to deal with is available before going to the office, including picking up a Dispatch slip***

Habitat for humanity is requesting volunteers for their Carter Place project.

They need help from May 16th to May 25th. On the Carter Place Project in South Edmonton. Interested Members should Contact Angela Southworth at: (780) 451-3416 Ext. 223

There will be a Political action committee meeting in Calgary on Monday May 29th at 7pm, and Edmonton on May 30th at 7pm.

Time to get out your cameras and show the world what you do every day. The 2017 IBEW Photo Contest is open and all members are encouraged to enter.

Whether we’re behind the scenes recording breaking news broadcasts, building bridges or repairing downed power lines, the skills of the Brotherhood are unmatched. And for almost 20 years, members from the U.S. and Canada have submitted the pictures that tell those stories.

Photographs are a great way to capture a moment that tells the story of our membership. In the space of a few pixels, these images show the world who we are, what we do and how well we do it.

Now it’s your turn. What’s your story?

First place winners will receive $200,
Second place $150
Third place $100 and honorable mentions $50. Winners are chosen by fellow members and the public.

Our online application makes it easier than ever to enter. 

Keep reading for contest rules.

Click here for photo guidelines.

The deadline is October 31st

Photo Contest Rules:

1. The contest is open to active or retired IBEW members only. The person submitting the photo must be the person who took the photograph. Members may enter more than one photo.
2. International Officers and staff are not eligible.
3. Photos can be submitted as digital files of at least 300 dpi, in color or black and white, on slides or prints. The preferred print size is 8×10. Click here for more guidance on electronic photo sizes.
4. All submissions become the property of the IBEW Media Department.
5. Photo entries must have an IBEW theme of some sort, with IBEW members at work, engaged in a union-related activity or subjects conveying images of the electrical industry or the union
6. If members are featured in the photo, they should be identified. If large groups are pictured, the name of the group or the purpose of the gathering (e.g. a safety committee, a linemen’s rodeo, a union meeting) can be submitted in place of individual names.
7. Photos previously published in IBEW publications or on the website are not eligible for submission.
   The preferred method of entry is through the Photo Contest Application.
8. If entering via U.S. mail, please fill out the contest entry form and affix it to each photo you submit for the contest and mail it to the

Due to scheduling conflicts we apologize we are unable to provide busing from Fort Macmurray to the rally on Sunday. We do encourage members to carpool to the rally on Sunday @ 1:30pm

**** Important Notice ******

For Calgary members wanting to attend the rally there will be busing at the Carpenters Hall.  

Please go 2626 23rd Street North East, at 9am.

Thank you and hope to see you at the rally.

21st Annual International Day Of Mourning

The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend our Day of Mourning Ceremony on Friday April 28, 2017.

This ceremony is to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to re-commit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries.The ceremony will be held at the amphitheater in Borden Park from 12:00 - 12:30 pm.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at by email at [email protected] or the EDLC office at 780-474-4747 or email at [email protected]   

​We look forward to seeing you.

Yours Truly,

Mellisa Field, Coordinator
EDLC Day of Mourning Ceremony

There will be a PAC meeting in Calgary Today at 7pm. 

Please fill out the survey on changes that you would like to see made to the employment standards code: 

Link to Survey

Double Breasting should be a concern to all Albertans

It is very concerning about the ability of employers to avoid their relationships with unions by creating a separate non-union or ‘alternative union’ spin-off companies. We are of the view that these types of arrangements are at the core of what the common employer provisions in the Code were meant to address and prevent.

Bill 110 passed in 1983; almost every industrial construction company in Alberta has at least two and sometimes three related arms. This can cause a union and their members to feel squeezed by the non-union and the union arms of these companies. Which are often all competing for work on the same projects and are invariably controlled, at least at a high level by the same parent company. These arrangements have allowed companies to cynically take advantage of the stability and benefits of unionized work forces when it suites them. To avoid these supposedly exclusive bargaining relationships, the bargaining rights of the union and its members, as well as those of other legitimate trade unions, have been diluted and diminished through this corporate shell game.

Double-Breasting is a practice that enables unionized employers to escape the obligations of their collective bargaining agreements and to operate non-union wherever possible. Double-breasting undermines collective bargaining and represents a significant public problem that could be effectively resolved with thoughtful legislation. The Code’s common employer provisions have been ineffective at preventing the dilution and diminishment of bargaining rights that have resulted from the use of related non-union and alternative union spin-off companies. In order to give meaningful effect to these provisions, we propose the government amend, and remove all provisions related to spin-off companies in the Alberta Labour Code. 

The next political action committee meeting is in the

Calgary Hall on Feb. 27th at 7pm 

The Calgary Retiree Meetings will now be held on the 4th Thursday of every Month.