Category: News

Brothers and Sisters, The social committee would like to tell you about a few events we have coming up. The Daryl Lecuyer softball tournament will be held June 3rd and 4th at Carlington Park. We will have three teams including a A Team, B Team and a mixed team. If interested, please contact: Dave@broderelectric.ca Zach.pugsley@outlook.com… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, We hope that you can join us for the IBEW Local Corporate Hockey Tournament on April 1-2 2022. Please see the links below for the tournament schedules, stats and game results. Please note that all game times are approximate. Teams should be prepared to start 15 mins prior to scheduled start time… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, SPECIAL CALL MEETING ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS ICI WAGE INCREASE FOR 3 YEARS – MAY 1, 2022 TO APRIL 30, 2025 This will serve as your official notice of the Special Call meeting on Monday March 21st, 2022 at 1178 Rainbow Street, Ottawa.  The special call meeting will follow the general meeting which… Read more »

Brothers and Sisters, Please sign this petition supporting his Private Member’s  Bill C-225 which not only protects pensions, it would also require termination and severance be paid to employees before paying out secured creditors. See link below to learn more.   READ MORE

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 to enter, and a mask must be worn properly the entire time. You must present an official dues receipt paid through to Nov 2021 to be… 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the workplace.  The attached documents provide more information including the link to the survey.  Please note that the deadline for… 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 allocated 13 spots, one for every province and territory. Young worker delegates must be born in 1986 or later and be an IBEW member in… 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 a video of themselves singing our bilingual national anthem by March 4, 2022. The chosen member will be flown to Chicago on Friday, May 6,… 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 Skilled Workers (French)

  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. VIDEO

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, Ottawa. To be admitted into the general meeting, you must present an official dues receipt and proof of dual vaccination. Once admitted, social distancing will… 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 Alarm & Protection Certification Tuition! 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, Ottawa. To be admitted in the general meeting, you must present an official dues receipt, a negative Covid-19 test done within 72 hours or proof… 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 are still functional: (613) 741 – 5665 (613) 744 – 7092 1-800-363-6846 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are doing everything we… 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 at the hall and training centre.  In order to enter the buildings, you must be: Double vaccinated If you are coming to sign the out… 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 protocols. In order to help us prepare for proper social distancing, please contact to office and let them know you plan on attending and make… 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 videos to help provide you with the most up to date information as possible. Please share and enjoy! VIDEO

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 are related to the Canadian Electrical Code). Providing complimentary access is intended to increase compliance and assist with the economic recovery. Included below is the… 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 of paid infectious disease emergency leave because of certain reasons related to COVID-19.  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 May of each year as Occupational Safety and Health Day. Today marks the inaugural recognition of this day. For more information please see the links… 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 ramping up, we are finally beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  As of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.,… 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 button below to learn more! 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 videos to help provide you with the most up to date information as possible. Please share and enjoy!   Video

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 wishing to lay a virtual rose to please advise the ODLC at jennifer@ottawalabour.org by April 16th,  to ensure your name and/or Local union appears in the Virtual… 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 following extensions: 250 – For in-town jobs 251 – For out of town jobs We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to get 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 to help provide you with the most up to date information as possible. Please share and enjoy! VIDEO

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 information. READ MORE   In celebration of the upcoming International Women’s Day (March 8th), the CCO is giving away free vintage pins! Please see the… 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 “Union Safety Effect”: Building trades unions in Ontario’s ICI construction sector are 31% safer when compared to non-union firms!   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 on hosting another online bingo night in March. Please stay tuned for more details!

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 the IBEW.  There are two ways to share: Photo (selfie) wearing their hard hat and including a caption which outlines their IBEW Proud Moment (150… 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 scholarships. Check out the link below for more details and to apply. The deadline is February 12th! IBEW 1st District Scholarship Letter IBEW 1st District… 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 Workplace Safety Measures in the Province wide Shutdown

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 won a prize! VIEW  

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 to help provide you with the most up to date information as possible. Please share and enjoy! VIDEO

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 host our first ever IBEW 586 Holiday Relay Draw! Please check your December relay for your chance to win some terrific prizes. If you have… 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 to insure our safety, peace, and freedom in the greatest nation in the world, Canada. Without their total selfless commitment we may not have the… 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 Labour Congress to launch a national survey on workplace harassment and violence. Violence and harassment at work remains a major social problem in Canada. 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 to help provide you with the most up to date information as possible. Please share and enjoy! Video

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