Category: IBEW

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

Brothers and Sisters, make sure you are registered to vote! Click the link below to make sure you are registered, help you find your riding and where you can vote!… Read more »

Big thanks to everyone who made it out the the Local 586 Family Movie Night! Special shout out to George and Colin for helping find some power and secure a… Read more »

The Electrical Safety Authority states that the deaths and injuries, which occurred within a 24-hour period last week, were the result of individuals coming into contact with overhead electrical wires…. Read more »

This is a mandatory STOP USE NOTICE for your MightEvac and/or MightyLite Self Retracting Lifeline SRL Please take immediate action. The attachment provides instructions and a list of model numbers included for… Read more »

Toronto’s leaders stood defiantly in June against an anti-union attempt by Ontario’s Conservative Party to reclassify the city’s relationship with its construction workforce. Read More

Labour Minister McNaughton met with 25 local area Building Trades representatives followed by a tour of Local 586 Training Center. Please click link below to read more.   Read More… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, GROUNDGLASS is currently working on a commercial for the government that looks to feature real Ontario electricians to get more people into the trades. If you are… Read more »

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 586 Family BBQ!  

The newly appointed Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton wasted no time in reaching out to the IBEW CCO, making one of his first calls to Executive Chairman James Barry on… Read more »

“Skills and Safety Matter” delivered to Minister of Training Colleges and Universities Ross Romano   Read More

The Ontario government has introduced a new framework that will change how trades, including compulsory trades like electrician, are regulated. Bill 100 – the Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget… Read more »

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2019 Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival! IBEW 586 had a great day, taking home the cup for “Building and Development (Open)”… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, The UA members of Ontario have come to a Memorandum of Agreement for their collective agreement. This is great news for not only us but every worker… Read more »

Liberal candidate for Carleton Chris Rodgers stopped Local 586 to talk about the dangers of right to work legislation and meet some of our brothers and sisters.  

MP Karen McCrimmon stops by Local 586 to check out our training centre and discuss fair wage policy, women in the trade and the IBEW advantage!   To support the… Read more »

Hire a certified electrician so you don’t have to call the fire department. A joint message between the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC), the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario… Read more »

Few people outside of the skilled trades know about the Red Seal Program – but they should.   Read More

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) and the IBEW are joining forces to work with the Ontario government to educate them on why reducing… Read more »

Congrats to the Local 586 Div A hockey team for winning the 2019 OPC IBEW Hockey Tournament!  

We had a great day, with some delicious pizza, lots of laughs and even a few strikes!

Canada’s National Day of Mourning will be Sunday, April 28th, 12:30pm at the CLC monument in Vincent Massey Park. For further information, please review the picture below or contact the… Read more »

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) and the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) have released a research paper they believe can assist the… Read more »

This award is presented to the most outstanding apprentice who embodies excellence, demonstrates outstanding achievements and hard work both in school and on the job. Mitchel will be representing IBEW… Read more »

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) and the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) have released a research paper they believe can assist the… Read more »

There’s an old saying, you get what you pay for. Read More

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2019 IBEW 586 Ice Fishing Derby! We had great weather and an even better turn out. Thank you to all… Read more »

This video shows 7 years of restoration and modernization work at the West Block in just 5 minutes. Many brothers and sisters from Local 586 have helped ensure that the… Read more »

Ontario is moving towards the same model as BC where injuries in skilled trades are four times higher than the national average. Read More

Thank you to all the volunteers and attendees who made it out to the 2018 Local 586 Turkey Bingo!    

127 years ago on this day, these men founded the first-ever national union of electrical workers. A union that today we call the IBEW.

The IBEW 586 Musical Showcase was an enormous success. Thanks to all the performers and to all who attended!  

Local 586 has its own official challenge coin! These coins are truly valued possessions. They are given and received with great pride in the organizations that they represent. The following… Read more »

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has published a paper directed at each of Ontario’s new government ministers with suggestions for policy initiatives aimed at reinforcing a pro-growth agenda. Read More

The Local 586 Family BBQ was a big success. Thanks to everyone who made it out and to all the volunteers who made this event possible, especially the Retirees who… Read more »