Date:
Tue, 01/17/2017Attention all Members: there will be a Political Action Committee Meeting on January 17th at 7:00 pm for Edmonton members and a Political Action Committee meeting on January 23rd at 7:00 pm for Calgary Members.
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Political Action Committee Meeting
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COMET course
Date:
Tue, 01/31/2017The 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
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IBEW Scholarship Application
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Fri, 02/10/2017The IBEW 1st District Office, in conjunction with AIL, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and MWG Apparel is pleased to announce that five (5) Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each will be made available to all Canadian IBEW members and their families, who are currently enrolled in full or part-time studies, or who are currently in pursuit of a post- secondary diploma or degree (applied to and/or accepted by institution).
The IBEW 1st District Office, AIL, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and MWG Apparel realize the importance of continuing post-secondary education and skill development and are offering these scholarships to help interested union members and their families achieve their educational goals.
All applicants are required to submit a brief essay (the applicant must do the essay themselves), outlining the benefits of belonging to the IBEW. These essays will become the property of the IBEW and following a validation of each candidate, the successful applicants will be decided by holding a random draw.
Members who are interested in being awarded one of the scholarships for themselves or their family member are to complete the form below and then forward it to the IBEW 1st District Office, along with your essay.
All entrants must be received by Friday, February 17 th, 2017; and a random draw will be held on February 24 th, 2017.
Download the Application and Official Announcement Letter Below.
| Attachment | Size |
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| First District Scholarships 2016-17.pdf | 237.41 KB |
| IBEW-SCHOLARSHIP-Application-2016-2017.pdf | 123.23 KB |
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Calgary Political Action Committee Meeting
Date:
Mon, 02/27/2017The next political action committee meeting is in the
Calgary Hall on Feb. 27th at 7pm
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Welcome ADT/Protectron
Date:
Tue, 03/07/2017
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End Double Breasting - Contact Your MLA Today
Date:
Thu, 03/09/2017Double 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.
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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.
Help Us Change This Below
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Employment Standards Survey
Date:
Sat, 03/18/2017Please fill out the survey on changes that you would like to see made to the employment standards code.
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Calgary PAC Meeting Tonight
Date:
Mon, 04/17/2017There will be a PAC meeting in Calgary Today at 7pm
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Rally For Labour Rights
Date:
Sun, 04/30/2017
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Day Of Mourning 2017 Ceremony
Date:
Fri, 04/28/2017Day Of Mourning 2017
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. We look forward to seeing you. Yours Truly, Mellisa Field, Coordinator |
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Rally Busing
Date:
Sun, 04/30/2017Due 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.
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2017 IBEW Photo Contest
Date:
Thu, 05/04/2017Time 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 Oct. 31.
Photo Contest Rules:
- 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.
- International Officers and staff are not eligible.
- 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.
- All submissions become the property of the IBEW Media Department.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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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
IBEW Photo Contest
900 Seventh Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001 - Fifteen finalists will be selected and posted on www.ibew.org for final judging by the public. The winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Electrical Worker.
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Habitat for humanity is requesting volunteers
Date:
Thu, 05/11/2017Habitat 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
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A Little Oilers Fun
Date:
Wed, 05/10/2017
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Fort McMurray Office Interuptions
Date:
Fri, 05/12/2017Starting Tuesday May 16th the Fort McMurray office will be moving, We expect some interuptions for the week during the move process , If you require assistance please contact the Edmonton Office @ 780-462-5076 during this time. We will update you with the new address when the move is complete.
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Calgary and Edmonton PAC Meeting Dates
Date:
Wed, 05/10/2017there will be a Political action committee meeting in Calgary on Monday May 29th at 7pm, and Edmonton on May 30th at 7pm.
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2017 AFL Kids Camp
Date:
Fri, 06/09/2017Hello 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 pcherry@ibew424.net
Deadline for applications will be June 6, 2016 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 June 9 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
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Code of Excellence Tuesday June 13
Date:
Tue, 06/13/2017Code of Excellence on Tuesday June 13th at 9am
Please contect the edmonton office to attend.
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Local 424 Edmonton Annual Pancake Breakfast
Date:
Fri, 07/21/2017
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10th Annual Summer Family Picnic
Date:
Sat, 07/08/2017
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