REMINDER: Brothers and Sisters, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions, Local 586 will be mailing out all vacation pays. There will be no in… Read more »
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Important update regarding 2020 IBEW 586 General Election
ATTENTION : Brothers and Sisters, The return envelope you have received for the 2020 IBEW 586 General Election DOES NOT HAVE A STAMP. We are immediately sending you a stamp… Read more »
A message from Coughlin
Brothers and Sisters, Please see documents below for an update from Coughlin. More information can be found in our “Member Area” in the “Coughlin” section. If you have any questions,… Read more »
May 14th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
May 12th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
IBEW CCO : May 5th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
James Barry Named to Construction Advisory Panel
Ontario names members of Construction Advisory Panel. Read More
National Day of Mourning
Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment today and remember those who have been injured or died at work. We all have faced unsafe work conditions and today is a… Read more »
IBEW 586 2020 Local Union Election Nominees List
Brothers and Sisters, Nominations for the 2020 IBEW 586 Local Union Election are now viewable in the “Member Area” of the IBEW 586 website. To gain access to “Member Area”… Read more »
April 17th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 15th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
April 15th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 14th Update #2 from Federal and Provincial Governments Below… Read more »
April 14th Update #2 from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 14th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
April 14th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 9th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
April 9th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 8th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
April 4th Update: Workplaces Ordered to Be Shutdown
Message from IBEW/CCO Executive Secretary Treasurer, James Barry: See below as a better understanding of yesterday’s announcement by the Premier as it relates to construction. Read More April 3rd Update… Read more »
April 3rd Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More REVISED List of Essential Workplaces For COVID-19 Including Construction Following… Read more »
REVISED List of Essential Workplaces For COVID-19 Including Construction
Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, on April 3, 2020, Ontario updated the list of essential businesses that can remain open. The restrictions are aimed at further… Read more »
April 2nd Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More April 1st Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
April 1st Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More March 31st Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
Updated: A message to Local 586 Members concerning COVID-19
Local 586 will be RESTRICTING access to the office. The office will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Local 586 will be making adjustments to Local 586’s HIRING/LAYOFF… Read more »
March 31st Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More March 27th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is… Read more »
A message from the Local 586 Education Department
***Attention Apprentices*** For all those who will be writing their Certificate of Qualification exam in the near future, we will be running a “Distance Learning” style Pre-Exam class using the… Read more »
March 27th Update from Federal and Provincial Governments
Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Message from James Barry: Update from Federal Government After Passing… Read more »
Message from James Barry: Update from Federal Government After Passing Bill C-13
Below is the update from the federal government after passing Bill C-13, The COVID-19 Emergency Response Act. The province is introducing their economic statement later this afternoon, and we will… Read more »
James Barry Responds to Decision Regarding Construction Places as Essential Workplaces
IBEW CCO Executive Secretary Treasurer, James Barry, has responded to Premier Ford and Minister McNaughton regarding construction places as essential workplaces to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Barry’s official… Read more »
Information on Financial Relief/More details from Canada’s Department of Finance
Canada Emergency Response Benefit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html For a comprehensive list of benefits : Department of Finance Canada’s website.
Message from James Barry re: COVID-19 Advisory for Construction Workplaces in Ontario
UPDATE: March 20, 3:13:56 PM Collectively, the Construction Employers Council of Ontario (CECCO), Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), Ontario General Contractors Association, and the Provincial Building & Construction Trades… Read more »
A message from CBTU
Brothers and Sisters, To date, COVID-19 has been characterized as a pandemic worldwide. In response to the construction industry’s questions regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the following are steps everyone should… Read more »
Updated: A message to Local 586 Members concerning COVID-19
Local 586 will be RESTRICTING access to the office. The office will be closed to walk-in traffic effective this Monday, March 16th to April 6th, 2020. Local 586 will be… Read more »
A Message to IBEW Members Concerning COVID-19
Please take the time to read the urgent news on emerging COVID-19 developments which may potentially affect the IBEW CCO membership and construction industry. Visit daily as circumstances may change… Read more »
UPDATED : A message from Coughlin regarding COVID-19
Dear Valued Members, As the status of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to change and evolve on a daily basis across Canada and the entire world, we at Coughlin wish to… Read more »
Happy International Womens Day!
Happy International Womens Day! Join us in celebrating our sister electricians. We’re honoured to work with so many powerful women every day. To learn more about women in our industry: Read More… Read more »
IBEW CCO and ECAO Representatives Attend Leader’s Dinner
On March 5, 2020, IBEW Executive Secretary-Treasurer James Barry, Executive Director of the ECAO Graeme Aitken, and representatives from IBEW CCO and the ECAO attended the sold-out Leader’s dinner in… Read more »
Message from James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario
Message from James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario. Read More
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 586 Ice Fishing Derby!
Local 586 had another great Ice Fishing Derby! Thanks to everyone who made it out and special shout out to Mike Brown for helping us take the derby to the… Read more »
New IBEW boss Barry will draw one line in the sand
The new leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) pledges to work closely with the Ontario government as it reinvents skilled trades regulation… Read more »
John Bourke delivers cheque to CHEO
On behalf of the Canadian Federation of Labour, John Bourke delivered a $36,000 cheque to CHEO. The Canadian Federation of Labour thanks CHEO for the tremendous amount of good work… Read more »
Mark Watson Takes on New Role as Executive Assistant to James Barry
As of February 1, 2020, IBEW Local 804 Business Manager Mark Watson will step down to take on a new role with the IBEW CCO as Executive Assistant to the… Read more »
Some of the upcoming projects here in Ottawa!
Over the course of this decade, billions of dollars worth of projects in Ottawa promise to change the city in fundamental ways. Read More
Happy New Year!
Happy new year from all of us here at Local 586!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from us all here at Local 586!
A Message from the Incoming Executive Secretary Treasurer, James Barry
Brothers and Sisters, It was with great pride and enthusiasm that I accepted the nomination to run for the position of Executive Secretary Treasurer of the IBEW Construction Council of… Read more »
2019-2020 IBEW 1st District Scholarships
Please see PDF links below for information on 2019-2020 IBEW1st District Scholarships or contact the office. Scholarship Letter – EN Application – EN Scholarship Letter – FR Application –… Read more »
LeBreton Flats Draft Master Concept Plan Survey
Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment and complete this survey. The NCC is looking for input from the public to help create a “renewed” vision for LeBreton flats. Let… Read more »
Bourke: NCC’s current plan for LeBreton Flats is no plan at all
The RendezVous LeBreton initiative should not have been abandoned simply because one partner pulled out. Here’s why the NCC needs to rethink it. Read More
Big thanks to everyone who came out to the 2019 IBEW 586 Kids Christmas Party!
Big thanks to everyone who came out to the 2019 IBEW 586 Kids Christmas Party! This years party was a big success. Special thanks to Micheline and Steph for all… Read more »
Minister of Labour’s Portfolio Expands to Include Skilled Trades
The IBEW CCO welcomes the news that Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton has been given the added responsibility of oversight for the training and development of skilled trades. Read More
Apprentice Competition
Are you an apprentice or do you know an apprentice who has the skills and knowledge to compete in a province wide Apprentice Competition? IBEW Local 586 is looking for… Read more »
Federal Election 2019 Resources
As a democratic organization ourselves, we’re big supporters of the voting process. We strongly encourage everyone to make the time to go out and vote. Here are some tools you… Read more »
IBEW 586 Motorcycle Riding Group
Brother and Sisters, IBEW 586 is starting up a motorcycle riding group. All members and bikes welcome! If you’re interested in joining our IBEW 586 Motorcycle riding group, please contact… Read more »