News & Events

Our office will Be closed August 7th 

Join us for our Annual Cha Cha Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, where golfers and non-golfers alike can come together to raise funds for a great cause. The tournament will take place on June 8th, 2023 at the Quarry Golf & Country Club.
This year’s tournament promises to be an exciting event, with a chance to win big prizes like a 2023 Ford Mustang GT Premium Hole-in-On challenge sponsored By Sherwood Ford (The Giant) #SherwoodFord and a cash prize of $15,000 Hole-in-One challenge Sponsored By Servus Credit Union.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, you’ll have a chance to test your skills and have fun while supporting a worthy cause.

Greetings:

The Day of Mourning is an annual day of remembrance for workers who have been killed and injured on the job; the aim of this day is to publicly renew the commitment to fight for the safety of the living as well as mourn for those workers who have died.

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to about 80 countries around the world and has been adopted by the AFL-CIO and the International Confederation of Free Trade. 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!

On April 28, we remember those who lost their lives, as well as the thousands of others injured; because for them, life will never be the same.  So, on Friday, April 28th, mark the ’Day’ by flying flags at half-mast; wear ribbons or black armbands, or whatever your traditional vigils/ceremonies are, and observe a moment of silence at 11am, as we remember those killed or injured at work and recommit to the challenge of preventing, reducing and eliminating workplace deaths and injuries.

We must mourn the dead, but we must also fight for the living!!

In solidarity,

Russ Shewchuk

International Vice President

IBEW - 1st District Office

300-1450 Meyerside Dr.

Mississauga, ON  L5T 2N5

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Ph: 905-564-5441

Fax: 905-564-8114

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ibewcanada.ca

News from the Business Manager

The Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratified

Between the: 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 424 (IBEW) 

and

The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA)

I am happy to share some exciting news with you. The recent I.B.E.W. Local Union 424 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) vote has been a huge success, and I am thrilled to report that we achieved an incredible 58% voter turnout, which has exceeded any other voter turnout in recent history, with that said, it was also an overwhelming 77% in favour of the agreement.

This result is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the negotiation process, including our Bargaining Team and Union Representatives. It also demonstrates the strong commitment and solidarity of our Membership.

With this new Agreement, we have secured important improvements in our working conditions, wages, and benefits. We have also addressed several key issues that were of concern to our Membership.

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone who participated in the voting process. Your voice has been heard, and your vote has made a significant difference in shaping our collective future.

As we move forward, I encourage all Members to stay engaged and active in our Union. Together, we can continue to build a stronger and more prosperous workplace for all.

Thank you again for your commitment to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 424 and our collective success.

Yours in solidarity,

Michael A. Reinhart

Business Manager/Financial Secretary

The International Vice President, Russ Shewchuk is asking for assistance from Members to take the following survey regarding The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) on Codes and Standards for the Electrical industry. The link to the survey can be found at: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7224062/f8be3ff27816

CSA_Codes_and_Standards_Survey

Ratification Presentations will be held as follows:

IBEW Local 424 Special Called Meeting – FORT MCMURRAY

February 27, 2023, 8:00 pm. – 11:00 pm.

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre

424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3R2

IBEW Local 424 Special Called Meeting - EDMONTON

February 28, 202, 7:00 pm. – 10:00 pm.

Wyndham Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre

4440 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2

IBEW Local 424 Special Called Meeting - CALGARY

March 1, 2023, 7:00 pm. – 10:00 pm.

HYATT Place Calgary Airport 

10 Aero Crescent NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E7Y5 

I.B.E.W. 424 Edmonton Retirees

Meeting Schedule for 2023

Thursday January 19th at 1:00PM

Thursday February 16th at 1:00pm

Thursday March 16th at 1:00pm

All meetings are held at the Training Centre

The meeting in February will have representatives from the Employee Benefit Fund Administration Pension Division to answer questions regarding our pensions.