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Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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 person pick up, all checks with be mailed out Monday, June 1st. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

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 for your return envelope. You will be receiving your stamp with a message from the election judge that you can read below. If you have… Read more »

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, please contact the office.  

Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Below is the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Read More

Ontario names members of Construction Advisory Panel. Read More

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 reminder to speak up and report hazards at the work place.  

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” please sign into the website. Please note that your account will be verified to ensure you are a Local 586 member. This process may take… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 the most recent updates on the federal and provincial governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More   April 7th Update from Federal and Provincial… Read more »

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 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  … Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 reducing contact between people and stopping the spread of COVID-19. Read More   April 2nd Update from Federal and Provincial Governments Below is the most… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 procedures and we are temporarily suspending Article XII, Sec. 21 of the Local 586 By-laws.  Also, Local 586 will be POSTPONING the IBEW OPC Hockey… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

***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 ZOOM application. The class will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 pm starting May 28th. If you are interested please contact George… Read more »

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 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… Read more »

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 send another update once it is tabled. Read More   James Barry Responds to Decision Regarding Construction Places as Essential Workplaces IBEW CCO Executive Secretary… Read more »

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 response may be found via the link below: Read More

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.

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 Council of Ontario have released a COVID-19 Advisory for Construction Workplaces in Ontario.  Please click the link below to read the full advisory: Read More… Read more »

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 be taking now. Initial Guidance on 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 making adjustments to Local 586’s HIRING/LAYOFF procedures and we are temporarily suspending Article XII, Sec. 21 of the Local 586 By-laws.  Also, Local 586 will… Read more »

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 as we learn more.   Read More

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 reinforce our commitment to you throughout this difficult time. As your pension and benefits administrator, we want to assure you that while our physical offices… Read more »

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  

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 Toronto. Barry had the chance to speak with Premier Doug Ford. Read More

Message from James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario. Read More

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 west end this year. Here are this years winners: Kyle Fraser 1st place wall eye Micheal Kahl 2nd wall eye Sam Buchanan 1st place pike… Read more »

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 but there is one line James Barry will not cross.   Read More

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 they do and is hopeful that this money with aid them in further continuing that work.

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 Executive Secretary Treasurer, James Barry. Read More

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 from all of us here at Local 586!  

Merry Christmas from us all here at Local 586!  

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 Ontario (IBEW CCO). And it was a true honour to have been acclaimed to the highest position within the IBEW CCO. While acting as your… Read more »

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 – FR  

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 the NCC know that by reviving the illumination plan, they will be moving forward with a winning plan. Take Survey

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! This years party was a big success. Special thanks to Micheline and Steph for all their hard work!  

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 a candidate to represent us at the annual Skills Canada/Ontario Apprentice Competition held in Toronto, May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2020. The apprentice must be neat,… 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 may want to use to learn about candidates and the voting process. Read More