Category: News

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 »

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 »

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… 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… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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! 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 »

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. 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… 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… 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… Read more »

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 »

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… 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 –… Read more »

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 »

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… 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 »