Ibew 213

Highly Engaged Employees

The Local continues to promote the company's diversity as one of the company's many strengths and joined with Local 258 to create the First Canadian Chapter of the IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC). The 2000s have brought in much innovation for clean or "green" energy. Wind and solar power have led the charge. By 2010 demand for vehicl... es that run on alternative fuels increased to the point of no return. Now electric charging stations are in demand and Local 213 is there to provide trained certified electricians ready for the new Green wave. On June 10, 2013, the Local, in conjunction with the Electrical Joint Training Committee, hosted the launch of the first Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) in Canada. It provides training certification to instructors who will train and provide certification for the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. This initiative continues this union's strong tradition of taking a leadership role in responding to new challengers in the industry, and ensuring the company's members have the skills and training to make a strong contribution in the company's changing world. In May of 2014, the youngest business manager in the Local's history, Adam Van Steinburg, was sworn in by Local President, Darcy Biln in the presence of the Executive Board. Brother Van Steinburg vows to continue the work of his predecessors with a focus on strategic planning and improved membership engagement to enable a stronger trade union in the years to come. Search formRead More