Category: News

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

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 Kurt Metz at 613-229-7658    

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 plan b in case of rain!

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 this notice. MightEVAC-MightyLite-End-User-Safety-Notice_

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  

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 interested, please check the link below. If you have any questions, please contact the office.   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 July 12. 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 Measures) 2019 is omnibus legislation which includes Schedule 40, a new statute entitled Modernizing the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Act (MSTTA). Bill 100 passed third… 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)” It took many dedicated paddlers and volunteers to make this victory possible. Special shout out to Brother Benoit Masionneuve for getting us ice and Brother… 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 here in Ontario. The UA stood together and by doing so will have a chance to vote on an agreement that works for everybody. I… 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 fair wage policy or for more information on the fair wage policy please see the link below:   https://www.ibewfirstdistrict.com/federal_fair_wages_policy

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 (ECAO), and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Construction Council 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 the scope of practice of a 309A Electrician-Construction and Maintenance would not only risk public safety but will also deter others from entering the trade…. 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 office.    

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 provincial government in its quest to introduce apprenticeship reforms.   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 local 586 at this years Ontario Skills competition in May. Special thanks to Klein Tools for donating a new set of pliers for Mitchel.  

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 provincial government in its quest to introduce apprenticeship reforms. 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 the attendants and volunteers who helped make this event possible!          

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 West Block restoration would be a success. This video concludes 6 ½ years of documenting with 7 time lapse cameras at 10 different locations which… 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 are rules to adhere to when a coin comes into your possession:     Challenge Coin Rules: Rules of the coin game must be given… 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 cooked for everyone!  

Many Local 586 members have been working on the renovations at the NAC. Click the link below to find out more about the good work performed by the brothers and sisters at 586. Read More  

Congrats to the winners of the Fresh Air Contest!!

Brothers and Sisters, Following the announcement that JMR has been awarded a large portion of upcoming work at CNL, IBEW 586 will be joining two Building Trades Council protests on July 13th, 6am-9am. John Bourke will be at 157 Plant Road (Chalk River) and Jason Lacombe will be at 236 Madawaska Drive (Arnprior). If you… Read more »

In a news bulletin released on June 29, 2018, CBRE Limited was fined $80,000 after one of their workers received an electrical shock. There has been no mention of further action from OCOT or the MOL with regards to the contravention of the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act (OCOTAA). Read Link

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2018 IBEW 586 Blood Drive!!  

For the first time, the Creating Real Apprenticeships for Toronto (CRAFT) program is being geared towards women who are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship in the construction trades. Read More

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hiring a National Director of Communications in Ottawa, Ontario. Check out the links below. Link: English posting Link: Affichage en français

Local 586 delegates for the IBEW International Women’s Conference 2018, Saint Paul, Minnesota!

Congratulations to Local 586 who won both the men’s and mixed’s Daryl Lecuyer Softball Tournament held June 8th and 9th. Thanks to all the volunteers!    

Brothers and Sisters, Today is the provincial election here in Ontario. These elections can have a massive impact on our industry. Go out and exercise your democratic right. Get out and VOTE!!! https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html

John Manconi says the more time that passes, the more its looking like the Rideau Transit Group will meet their November 2 deadline. Read More

Brothers and Sisters, Join the Canadian Alliance of Nuclear Workers on Parliament Hill as we rally for a fair deal for workers. At 11AM Buses will bring supporters to the Treasury Board Secretariat at 90 Elgin St., Ottawa. We will then march between the Treasury Board building and the PMO (80 Wellington St.) to raise… Read more »

A few weeks before Olivier Bruneau was killed by a block of ice while working on a Claridge construction site, a slab of ice fell right next to another worker on the same site, a Radio-Canada investigation learned. Read More