IBEW News
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MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT Green Health offers apprentices and Red Seal certified workers in the trades mental health and substance use support services completely free of charge, to help our workers’ well-being and to keep our industry healthy and ready for green energy expansion. Green Health was developed with our…
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April 28, 2025 is National Day of Mourning , the Labour Movements most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths. Each year, workers, families, employers, and communities across the province remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and we all renew our commitment…
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Posting a quick note to tell everyone about the successful BC Indigenous Apprenticeship Forum in Burnaby earlier this May which I was very proud to attend to represent IBEW 1003. It was an extremely important conference, learning about all of the different ISETs across BC and opportunities for partnerships. We now have direct contacts for…
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EMPOWER your partners, sisters, cousins, daughters and friends! Members may earn a $100 Referral Bonus to get new female apprentices WIRED for success in Electrical. Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the women in our lives, both on and off the job. With growing demand in Security, Data and Environmental Controls, as well as most other sectors of…
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There is a new way to pay your Basic Dues via your online banking. Local 1003 now accepts e-Transfers for the Basic Dues. The email address for this transfer is members@ibew1003.org If you need assistance, contact your bank.
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ALMOST EVERY UNIONIZED TRADESPERSON can list all the advantages that come with union membership: benefits, pension, priority given to safety, training, mentorship and someone to watch your back. But have you given some thought to what you can give back to your union? Sure, keeping your dues up to date helps the organization, but you…
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Thanks to everyone that came out to the annual 1003 picnic. Turn out was pretty good, just a few less than last year. We had lots of food and good company. There was some rain but, with how dry it is, no-one seemed to mind. Thanks to Dale Anderson, Ray Keen, Ryan Rosse, and Tim…
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Ladders are in play for so much of an electrician’s daily routine that using them becomes second nature. On one hand, this is good — if you’re using them safely and correctly. But if your ladder safety habits aren’t up to snuff, this neglect can lead to a minor injury at best and death…
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Henry Miller, who died more than 110-years ago, was the founder, first president and driving force behind the first union of electrical workers in North America the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Click on the video to watch … (sorry the audio is a bit quiet)
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Recently, there has been a great deal of attention given to the problem of workplace absenteeism. According to the most recent information from Statistics Canada, the average Canadian worker was away from work for the equivalent of almost two weeks in a year. Those 9.3 days lost translate to 2.4% of gross annual payroll, or…
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Keep your distance and learn how “step potential” can injure or kill you just by walking near downed wires. Click on the video to watch about step potential.
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On a worksite, everyone has varying levels of responsibility for workplace health and safety. You should know and understand your responsibilities — and those of others. If you’re a worker, you also have three key rights. Your rights Right to a healthy and safe workplace Right to safety training and orientation Right to refuse unsafe work…
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The next generation of IBEW members needs to be ready to take the helm. Click on the video to watch …
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The man who sparked a movement is getting a museum to honor his memory. At a time of terrifyingly high mortality rates and paltry pay in the new field of electrical work, Henry Miller knew what needed to be done, and he dedicated his life to making it happen. From the St. Louis boarding house…
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Thank you to everyone that showed up for the IBEW 1003 Annual Picnic !! Thank you especially to those that helped out, Logan Lynn and Tim Lucas the chefs extraodinaire, Ray Keen, Dale Anderson, Mike Kinaken. Also thanks to Ruth Anderson for some direction when we were wandering around bumping into walls. Thanks also to…
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A new study says union construction members in Minnesota get $5.59 back in income for every $1 they pay in union dues. The findings come in a new analysis from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute, which found that union construction members paid a yearly average of $1,381 in union dues and fees, but that they…
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Canadian electricians talk about their experiences before coming to the IBEW. Click on the video to watch …
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Henry Miller, who died more than 110-years ago, was the founder, first president and driving force behind the first union of electrical workers in North America the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Click on the video to watch … (sorry it’s a bit quiet)
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Safety eyewear for workers who wear glasses or contact lenses If your work exposes your eyes to hazards such as dust or chemicals, or to the risk of impact with tools, materials, or flying debris, you must wear safety eyewear. This requirement also applies to workers who wear prescription glasses or contact lenses. Regular prescription glasses…
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How to make a rope eyelet for pulling. Present by Jim Knotts (really).
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Ladders are common but also dangerous Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on a work site. Did you know they can also be one of the most dangerous? Falls are the most frequently occurring and costly accidents in the construction sector, and falls from ladders are the most costly. From…
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every jobsite where you are potentially exposed to live equipment ,should implement a lock-out procedure to ensure that you are protected from electrocution hazards. this is a guide from worksafe, your site may be somewhat different ,but should be in compliance. if it is not ,contact the hall, and talk to your supervisor. http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/lockout.pdf
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Labour Day warning: If you want your union and your rights in the workplace, you’d better be prepared to fight to keep them By David J. Climenhaga | September 5, 2011 PrintWrite to editor Support rabble Corrections This Labour Day in Canada, unions and the fundamental right of working people to be represented by them…
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Some pictures from the Waneta Substation construction and the old substation demolition projects
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Safety on the Job – Extension cords, power tools and grounding Many of our workplaces utilize ground –fault circuit interruptors (GFCI) to protect workers using power tools from accidental shocks and injury. A recent ruling by WorksafeBC allows the use of assured grounding programs (AGP) in place of GFCI in workplaces. In order that you…
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Drug and Alcohol Policy By now most, if not all of you are aware that the Building Trades and CLRA have implemented a jointly negotiated D&A policy. We have all seen the increase in D&A testing in other jurisdictions with that requirement driven by the owner. It is the BCYT’s intent in actively participating in…
