October  09, 2022

Dear Member;

The last few months have been quite busy and I apologize if it has been a while since my last message.  I’ll give you an update on some things we have been working on.   We recently hosted a shop Stewart training session Sept 8-9 where we covered a variety of skill building and Training Topics.  Jim Watson (BEW education department ) facilitated training on IBEW STRONG – Bias and Belonging, Success Signal’s, and "be more than a bystander".  We also had an opportunity to cover off our grievance and arbitration processes in detail.  Big  thanks to all attendees for their active participation and enthusiasm. 
 
This past week, we also attended a Business Manager Training and refresher right here in Winnipeg.  The Training session provided an opportunity to analyze collective bargaining processes and tactics from many IBEW locals across the country.  The training was enlightening, but also reassuring that our bargaining committee is well prepared to achieve the best possible result. 

As far as our current round of bargaining is concerned, I have to share that progress has been slower than our committee would like. The process is still moving in a positive direction.as we continue to agree and sign off on items  Our next bargaining dates are set for Oct 24-25-26^th, and at that conclusion we will give a more detailed update and describe the current surrounding landscape. 

I wish you and your families a warm and safe Thanksgiving long weekend.  Please see the attached (below) Thanksgiving message from Our International Vice President.

In solidarity,

Business Manager
IBEW Local Union 2034


Thanksgiving Message from IVP Shewchuk
Greetings:
 
Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957; and is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year.
 
As union members, we give thanks to the builders of our Labour Movement; it’s because of them that today we reap the benefits of their hard work through our collective bargaining agreements and the legislation they fought so hard to put in place.  
 
Please have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving long weekend, as this weekend comes with fun family time and good food.  It is important to take the time to be with your family and friends and to put aside the stresses of your everyday work life.
 
This holiday Monday, October 10^th, give thanks for the blessings in one's life and a Happy Thanksgiving to you all !!!!
 
Russ Shewchuk
International Vice President
 
IBEW - 1^st District Office
300-1450 Meyerside Dr.
Mississauga, ON  L5T 2N5
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Ph: 905-564-5441
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Website: www.ibewcanada.ca
 
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Bonjour, 
C’est en 1957 que l’Action de grâces au Canada est devenue un jour férié célébré le deuxième lundi d’octobre. Cette journée donne l’occasion aux gens de remercier la bonne récolte ainsi qu’à d’autres richesses obtenues en cours d’année.  
Étant membres d’un syndicat, nous tenons à exprimer notre reconnaissance à toutes les personnes qui ont bâti notre mouvement syndical. C’est grâce à eux qu’aujourd’hui nous récoltons le fruit de leur labeur à travers les négociations de nos conventions collectives et les législations si vaillamment battues pour les mettre en place.   
Je souhaite que cette longue fin de semaine de l’Action de grâces vous soit des plus agréables et passée en toute sécurité puisque cette fin de semaine est synonyme de plaisir, du temps passé en famille et de la bonne nourriture. Il est important de passer du temps avec votre famille ainsi qu’avec vos amis et de laisser de côté le stress de votre vie professionnelle quotidienne.  
En ce lundi férié, le 10 octobre, faites preuve de gratitude pour toutes les bonnes choses dans votre vie et joyeuse Action de grâces à vous tous!!!! 
 
Russ Shewchuk 
Vice-président international  
 
Premier district de la FIOE 
1455, Meyerside Drive, bureau 300 
Mississauga (Ontario)  L5T 2N5 
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Site Web : www.fioecanada.ca