History of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

• The I.B.E.W. was founded on Nov. 21, 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri.
• The 1st Canadian Local was founded in 1899 in Ottawa, Ontario.
• There are approximately 947 Locals in North America – representing approximately 780,000 plus members.
• In Canada, there are approximately 93 Locals representing approximately 58,000 members.

History of IBEW Local 1928

• The I.B.E.W. granted Local 1928 its charter on January 1, 1955.
• In 1973 IBEW amalgamated System Council U29 into Local 1928 when N.S. Light & Power, Eastern Light & Power and the N.S. Power Commission amalgamated to become one employer – N.S. Power Corporation.
• At present we have approximately 1,175 members.
• Local 1928 (i,o&u) has 2 types of membership: ‘A’ and ‘BA’
  
  
  • ‘A’ members pays into a pension plan and death benefit. ‘A’ members can travel between IBEW Locals in North America. If a member wishes to travel to work in the IBEW he or she must be an ‘A’ member.
  • ‘BA’ members are stationery members who basically work for one employer and receive benefits under their collective agreement with their employer.
    
    
• We negotiate & administer 10 Collective Agreements:
  
  
  • N.S. Power Inc.
  • Cablecom
  • Line Construction [N.S. Utility Contractors]
  • Town of Shelburne
  • Town of Lockeport
  • Berwick Electric Commission
  • Town of Antigonish [Utility]
  • Town of Antigonish [Works]
  • Region of Queens Municipality
  • Municipality of the District of Shelburne
    
    
• Under our jurisdiction we cover many trades & non-trade classifications including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Powerline Technicians, Electricians, Mechanics, Machinists, Power Engineers, Storekeepers, Utilitymen, Meter People, Technicians, Planners, Welders, Pipefitters, etc
    
    
• Under the Municipalities we represent the following:
  
  
  • Water & Sewer Technicians, Sanitary Engineers, Office Staff, Labourers, Powerline Technicians