Category: IBEW

Brothers and Sisters, Our next general meeting scheduled for Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 at 7:00p.m. at the union hall at 1178 Rainbow Street, Ottawa. Proof of double vaccination is required… Read more »

A $5-billion construction project in Ottawa is on hold because of the truckers’ protest; that means tools are down and some workers are not getting paid. Read More

Brothers and Sisters, The Canadian Labour Congress in partnership with The CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association) is conducting a study to determine the challenges Canadian Women face regarding… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The 40th International Convention is taking place in Chicago, Illinois May 9-13, 2022 and a RENEW/NextGen delegation has been invited to participate. The First District has been… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, First District Office is holding a competition for one lucky member to sing the Canadian national anthem at our 40th IBEW International Convention. Interested applicants can send… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Due to the province’s increased Covid-19 restrictions, we will not be having the General Meeting for this January, the 17th.

Brothers and Sisters, Here are the winning numbers from our IBEW 586 Christmas draw. Please contact the office if you have a winning ticket!

  Brothers and Sisters, Please see the links below to learn more about getting more tax deduction for skilled trades workers!   Stand Up for Skilled Workers Stand Up for… Read more »

  Brothers and Sisters, IBEW Local 586 is expanding our training programs, and that means making more room. Watch as we lift our new storage containers into their new home…. Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Our next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 18th, 2021. It will be held at the Centurion Conference & Event Center at 170 Colonnade Road South,… Read more »

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) along with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) is offering a limited-time opportunity of FREE Certi-Fire Fire… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, We have a general meeting scheduled for Monday September 20th, 2021 that will be held at the Centurion Conference & Event Center at 170 Colonnade Road South,… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, We are still experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. If you call the main phone line, you will go straight to voice mail. The following numbers… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Due to the ongoing pandemic and keeping in mind the Health and Safety of our members and office staff, the following measures have been put in place… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us Monday, September 6th for Ottawa’s 2021 Labour Day Parade! This event will be held in person and will be adhering to Ottawa Public Health… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, As COVID -19 persists, our inability to hold monthly general meeting remains. To help us stay connected and inform our membership, we will be releasing these short… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, As part of an initiative with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, CSA is providing 11 no charge eLearning courses for Ontario residents (3… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Check out the links below to learn some history of Chaudière Falls and take a virtual tour!   READ MORE VIRTUAL TOUR

Brothers and Sisters, Please see the button below to learn more about the Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit and how you may be eligible for up to three days… Read more »

On April 27, 2021 Bill 152 2021: An Act to proclaim Occupational Safety and Health Day received Royal Assent and came into force. This act recognizes the first Tuesday in… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The past year has been long and strenuous. COVID-19 has touched all of our lives with isolation, illness and sadly for some, loss of life. With vaccinations… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, In 2028, The Ottawa Hospital will open its doors to a new state-of-the-art, specialized health and trauma centre in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. Click the… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, As COVID -19 persists, our inability to hold monthly general meeting remains. To help us stay connected and inform our membership, we will be releasing these short… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, This year’s National Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony will be commencing at 12:30pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The Ottawa and District Labour Council is asking affiliates/friends… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Due to technical difficulties, the job line is down. You can still view available jobs on the website and by calling into the hall and dialling the… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, As COVID-19 persists, our inability to hold monthly general meetings remains. To help us stay connected and inform our membership, we will be releasing these short videos… Read more »

Check out Powering Communities series on women in the electrical trade! The third article in the International Women’s Day series is now live! Please see the button below for more… Read more »

The Ontario Construction Secretariat has released the findings Institute for Work and Health: Updating a study of the union effect on safety in the ICI construction sector. The study confirms the… Read more »

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Big thanks to everyone who participated in IBEW 586 Online Bingo and a special shout out to our host Colin Guillas! We had a great time and we are planning… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please see the link below to take part in “IBEW Proud Moments”. Members are invited to share a moment that made them proud to be part of… Read more »

Are you or a family member enrolled in or currently in pursuit of a post-secondary diploma or degree (applied to and/or accepted by institution)? IBEW Canada is offering five $1,000… Read more »

The Ministry of Health has released an updated guideline on “Enhancing Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures in the Province wide Shutdown”. Please see link below. Enhancing Public Health and… Read more »

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

The winning numbers for the IBEW 586 Relay Draw will be announced on December 28th at 6pm. Please see the link below on this coming Monday to see if you’ve… Read more »

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE

Brothers and Sisters, As COVID-19 persists, our inability to hold monthly general meetings remains. To help us stay connected and inform our membership, we will be releasing these short videos… Read more »

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Brothers and Sisters, With all the challenges we faced this year from Covid-19, we did not want the holidays to pass without some kind of celebration. So we decided to… Read more »

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Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Greetings: November 11th is a time to reflect and remember the many brave women and men who sacrificed years of their lives, and for some, who paid the ultimate sacrifice… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University is working with researchers at the University of Toronto and the Canadian… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, As COVID-19 persists, our inability to hold monthly general meetings remains. To help us stay connected and inform our membership, we will be releasing these short videos… Read more »

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Please see below the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

I presented this well-researched report to Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development to assist the government in its decision-making process regarding apprenticeship reforms. This report addresses some misconceptions… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Ideal will be holding a virtual Battle of the Schools during the month of October!  This competition is open now, and will run until October 23rd, in… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Anyone who is ordered to self-isolate due to complications from COVID-19 and misses more than half a week of pay may be entitled to a new automatic… Read more »

Please see link below for more information: Visa Extension Opportunities at Pennsylvania Chemicals (Cracker Plant)