Dear Members,

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour needs to get as many workers as we can to support their campaign for paid sick days. We need your help to get the message out there. Please sign our petition and send a letter to the Premier of NS and the Prime Minister. Click the link & add your voice. https://nslabour.nationbuilder.com/paid_sick_day 

Thank you!

Dear members,

Please click HERE for an important update regarding our June unit meetings. Please be advised that our Election Committee is comrpised of one judge and two tellers. They have been working diligently to have the mail out completed by end of day May 22. Please check your mail next week and fill out your ballots. Mail delivery may be delayed by COVID-19. All ballots must be received by the Third Party on June 9th. 

Thank you for taking the time to vote.

Fraternally,

Jim Sponagle
Business Manager /
Financial Secretary

On Behalf of the IBEW Local 1928 Electrion Committee, please click HERE for important information.

Dear members,

Please see the link below for an update from International Vice President, Tom Reid.

COVID-19_Federal_Program_Updates.pdf 

Stay safe and keep well,

Fraternally,
Jim Sponagle
Business Manager 
Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 1928

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

A Message from your Business Manager: https://youtu.be/ih_i-7Ki0-U

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job. It is a special day set aside to mourn the loss of fellow workers. Making workplaces safer is, and should be, a daily effort. The National Day of Mourning was created by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1982 and was passed into federal law in 1990. The Day of Mourning has since spread to 80 countries around the world and is supported by unions, labour organizations, governments and employers. 

The National Day of Mourning offers workers and employers an opportunity to remember the lives that were lost, injured and ill. It gives us all a chance to reflect and renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace.

The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast. Workers around the country will light candles, wear ribbons and observe moments of silence. This annual observance will strengthen our commitment to establish and promote safe working conditions in every workplace. 

Please take a moment on April 28th at 11:00 am to honour our brothers and sisters, and to help us improve occupational health and safety everywhere.

Dear members,

During these uncertain times, we must look out for one another.  Please click HERE to read about Brother Trevor Harding, a meter reader, from Maritime Electric. Brother Harding and his son are doing great things in their community and we are so proud! Keep up the good work!

Dear members,

Please click HERE for an important update regarding our May unit meetings. 

Fraternally,

Jim Sponagle
Business Manager /
Financial Secretary

It has been a profoundly sad weekend for Nova Scotia. We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to everyone effected by the unimaginable shooting in Nova Scotia. As the impact of the mass shooting continues to unfold, families and communities across the province are grieving and are in a state of shock. In these uncertain times, a tragedy of this magnitude will have an effect on all of us. Please be kind to yourself and reach out to your loved ones. We must stand together in support of one another. If you need a little more extra help, please do not hesitate to reach out to your employers Employee Assistance Program.  Also, here are some valuable resources:

 - N.S. Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
- Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

We would like to thank all of the RCMP and police officers for their hardwork and bravery. We are so grateful for each and every one of you and our thoughts are with all involved.

Please take care of yourselves.

Fraternally,
Jim Sponagle

Dear members,

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Board is inviting applications for one employer and one employee member to represent Nova Scotia on an Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for the following three trades:

• Auto Body and Collision Technician
• Powerline Technician
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

ATACs consist of one employer and one employee representative and a Technical Training Instructor from each Atlantic Province.  We have attached the information sheets for these trades, as well as the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. If you are interested in applying to be part of the ATAC, please complete the EOI form. The application deadline is April 22, 2020. Please click HERE for more information.

Please click HERE for the application form.