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WE POWER BCThe Union of Hearts & Minds
Who We Are
Local 258 is part of one of the largest and strongest Trade Unions in North America, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, representing 750,000 workers across Canada and the United States. We provide high quality Union representation to our membership and work in all spheres to improve the lives of our members and their families.
What We Do
Local 258 IBEW employs a full complement of professional staff that proudly serves our membership who work in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Our elected Executive Board reflects more than 100 years of experience and success.
Who We Represent
Local 258 IBEW represents more than 4,000 highly skilled trades & professional workers in British Columbia’s and the Yukon Territory’s publicly-owned electric utility and associated private companies, including power line contracting, electrical manufacturing, utility arborist/tree trimming and traffic control.
Latest NewsFROM THE IBEW CANADA WEBSITE - POSTED OCTOBER 20, 2021 A Message from the International Vice President Tom Reid Greetings: There have been recent changes made by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) regarding Canada’s Employment Insurance system in light of COVID-19 and an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy.UPDATED WITH TOLL FREE CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER I would like to thank all the members who have communicated with your Union these past few weeks regarding BC Hydro’s vaccine mandate. We have heard and read many passionate opinions from all sides and emotions are running high.To Local 258 IBEW Membership Frequently Asked Questions - B.C. Hydro’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate POSTED FROM DOUG MCKAY, BUSINESS MANAGER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 The Union continues to field numerous questions and concerns about B.C. Hydro’s intended vaccine mandate.UPDATE posted October 19, 2021.
UPDATED OCTOBER 12 @ 9:00 am We have heard from many of our members who have expressed their opinions on BC Hydro’s vaccine mandate. Some are opposing the mandate, some are in favour and some who have been vaccinated but want to support their brothers and sisters right to choose. We are working with our legal counsel and the greater labour movement to address the concerns of the membership.
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