A union isn’t just an organization that you join and then sit back. Each member of a union IS the union and the power of the union requires active participation by its members.
We need to advocate for better and safe working conditions, fair pay, and respect. In addition to negotiating our agreement(s) with our signatory contractors, we also need to advocate for ourselves at all levels of government. We need to associate with other unions locally, province wide, and Canada wide.
When we stand together, we have the power to make changes that benefit all workers.
IBEW 993 Committees
IBEW 993 Next-Gen Initiative
NextGen is for IBEW 993 members 35 years and younger who want to make a real impact in the labour movement and in their communities.
Our mission is to build union activism through education, engagement, and leadership opportunities, giving young workers like you the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow.
IBEW 993 Women’s Committee
The IBEW 993 Women’s Committee is a dedicated group within IBEW Local 993 that supports and empowers women in the electrical trade. The committee focuses on fostering a strong, inclusive community by addressing workplace challenges, promoting mentorship, and advocating for equality and opportunities within the industry. Through networking, education, and outreach, the Women’s Committee works to strengthen the presence of women in the electrical workforce and encourage the next generation of tradeswomen.
IBEW 993 Political Action
Full Party Policy Documents
With the upcoming Federal Election, it’s important that members of IBEW 993 are informed on the choices we have available to us.
Below you’ll see links to each party’s platform. Read about some issues the directly effect unions and their members.
Policy of the New Democratic Party of Canada, effective April 2021
Liberal Party of Canada 2023 Official Party Policies
Conservative Party of Canada Policy Declaration as amended by the delegates of the National Convention September 9, 2023
Party Policies and How They Affect Unions
As members of a trade union, there some party policies that will directly affect you.
Union Rights & Membership
NDP
Strong pro-union stance – supports anti-scab laws, strengthens collective bargaining.
Liberal
Support for unions. Came through with promise to repeale Bills C-377 and C-525 which would have hurt unions across Canada.
Conservative
Supports “Right to Work” laws, which weaken unions and allow non-union workers to take union jobs.
Apprenticeship & Training
NDP
Expands funding for union-led apprenticeships.
Liberal
Investment in training programs, but less emphasis on unions.
Conservative
Shifts training to private sector, reducing union control over certifications.
Green Energy & Climate Policies
NDP
Strongest investment in renewables (solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage).
Liberal
Moderate investment in clean energy, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
Conservative
Focus on oil, gas, and pipelines; less emphasis on renewables.
Wages & Labour Standards
NDP
Wants higher minimum wage, pension protections, and stronger EI benefits.
Liberal
Some wage protections, but not as strong as NDP.
Conservative
Supports cutting business regulations, which could reduce workplace safety and wages.
Privatization & Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
NDP
Opposes privatization and P3s, ensuring public projects use union labour.
Liberal
Supports some public investment but allows private sector involvement.
Conservative
Encourages privatization and P3s, which could reduce union jobs.
Buy Canadian / Job Protection
NDP
Strong Buy Canadian policy, prioritizing local materials and jobs.
Liberal
Strong Buy Canadian policy, prioritizing local materials and jobs.
Conservative
Prefers open markets, which could send jobs overseas.
Pierre Poilievre’s Voting Record and Statements
- Against Raising the minimum wage
- Voted against $10 a day childcare
- Voted against the child benefit
- Voted against dental care for kids
- Voted against middle class tax cuts
- Voted against increased support for seniors
- Voted to ban abortions
- Voted to cancel Veterans Disability
- Voted against workers rights
- Voted AGAINST housing initiatives
- Voted to raise the retirement age
- Voted to slash OAS/CPP
- Voted for scabs
- Voted to cancel school lunch programs for children experiencing poverty
- Voted against aid for Ukraine
- He refused security clearance . WHY??
- He instructed his MPs to keep silent on gay rights.
- It is the opinion of Democracy Inc that LGBTQIA2S human rights will be compromised if Poilievre becomes PM
- Not a word about the death of Navalny!
- He could care less about the climate
- He’s been flying all over the country to put himself into power on our dime
- He shamelessly lies and misinforms
- He vowed to “wield the NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSE ” thereby taking our charter rights away
- He has publicly stated that he would not support Pharmacare and Dentacare (at least twice) thereby enriching insurance companies.
- He supplied coffee and donuts to the Trucker Convoy who were funded by MAGA and Russia. No wonder he voted against aid to Ukraine
- He advocated to replace Canadian money with Bitcoin, (unregulated , no intrinsic value,)
- He scapegoated Trudeau for causing inflation, while inflation was global and Canada had one of the lowest rates in the world
- He scapegoated Trudeau for causing the interest rate hikes, while Trudeau has zero power or influence over the Bank of Canada.
- He constantly scapegoats Trudeau by falsely claiming (lying) that the air pollution fines are the main driver of inflation in Canada, even though he KNOWS that that is completely false and was proven so.
- He advocated for making drug addicts die sooner rather than later (since forced rehab doesn’t work unless an addict WANTS to get clean, and requires violating 2 different human rights).
- He clearly stated that he intends to implement MASSIVE austerity cuts and measures on pretty much ALL federal gov’t spending, which would be EXTREMELY harmful, disastrous, destructive, and deadly!
- He has publicly stated that he will defund the CBC
- He has consistently demeaned journalists who ask salient questions, but will give interviews to extreme right persons, such Jordan Peterson
Pierre Poilievre’s Anti-Worker Voting Record
- Paid Sick Leave (Bill C-3, 2021)
• What: Required federally regulated employers to provide 10 days of paid sick leave.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - Anti-Scab Legislation (Bill C-58, 2023)
• What: Banned replacement workers (“scabs”) during strikes/lockouts in federally regulated industries.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - Workplace Health & Safety Protections (Bill C-4, 2017)
• What: Reversed Harper-era changes that weakened health and safety protections for workers.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - Pension Protections (Bill C-253, 2021)
• What: Prioritized worker pensions during corporate bankruptcies.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - $15 Federal Minimum Wage (Bill C-19, 2021)
• What: Raised the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.
• CPC Vote: Opposed.8 - Expanding Union Rights (Bill C-525, 2015)
• What: Repealed Harper-era rules that made union certification harder.
• CPC Vote: Opposed - CERB Expansion (2020)
• What: Expanded pandemic relief for workers, including gig workers.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - Pharmacare & Dental Care (Bills C-213, C-295)
• What: Proposed universal pharmacare and dental care for low-income workers.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - EI Reforms (Bill C-24, 2021)
• What: Extended Employment Insurance (EI) benefits during COVID-19.
• CPC Vote: Opposed. - Pay Equity Legislation (Bill C-86, 2018)
• What: Enforced equal pay for equal work in federally regulated sectors.
• CPC Vote: Opposed