šØš¦ Dir. of Govāt Relations at @IBEWCanada, Red Seal Electrician, Board Member @ClimateInstit Views & tweets are my own.
St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Joined July 2011
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Iām honoured to be appointed by Ministers @SeamusORegan and @R_Boissonnault to the Union-led advisory table & represent @IBEW šØš¦ members and all workers across the country. #LetsGetToWork #IBEW #canlab @IBEWCanada @CanadianLabour @CDNTrades
O'Regan establishes new union-led advisory table to give workers a 'seat at the table' | @iPoliticsCA
ipolitics.ca/2023/12/05/oregā¦
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to meet & walk the picket line with some of my sisters & brothers from IBEW Local 636. They have been on strike at Hydro Ottawa over 70 days now & their strength & solidarity continues to grow.
#solidarity #onedaylongeronedaystronger #IBEW
I was proud to represent @IBEW šØš¦ members today as the Govāt tabled the Sustainable Jobs Act. They worked with unions & @NDP to ensure workers are at the centre of this policy & that jobs in the net-zero future are good paying jobs for all Canadians. #LetsGetToWork ā”ļø #IBEW
Today, Minister Wilkinson introduced the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, a bill that will help ensure Canadian workers and every region of Canada can seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future.
Learn more: ow.ly/jogl50OPKlV
@ESDC_GC #SustainableJobs
ALT Photo of Minister Wilkinson introducing the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act.
ALT Photo of Larry Rousseau from CLC, Steven Schuman from IOUE, Bea Bruske from CLC, Matt Wayland from IBEW, Gavin McGarrigle from Unifor.
Itās great to be back to Ottawa this week with #NewEconomyCanada. A group of businesses, labour organizations including the @IBEW, Indigenous leaders, & sectoral experts to show our collective strength in the industry & ensure our countryās long term competitiveness 1/2
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You can read more on the initiative below
#NewEconomyCanada #NouvelleEconomieCanada #cdnpoli #IBEW #SkilledTrades
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Back in Ottawa this week representing the #IBEW at the @CanadianLabour Congress Canadian Council meeting today and upcoming Lobby Day tomorrow on Parliament Hill. #IBEW #canlab
At #2030InFocus, PM @JustinTrudeau talking about how the economy and climate change go hand in hand, but itās only possible because of workers and Canadaās skilled trades. @ClimateInstit @NZAB_Canada #IBEW
After a morning of engaging speakers and panels, Iām looking forward to this afternoonās agenda at #2030InFocus hosted by @ClimateInstit & @NZAB_Canada #IBEW
#2030InFocus is now starting!
Our first speakers include @wicklum_dan from @NZAB_Canada and the Institute's @rjcsmith speaking on the Net-Zero Pathway Over the Next Decade.
#cdnpoli
To join the live event: live.webcastcanada.ca/webcasā¦
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Thanks @UFCWCanada for hosting a great panel on important climate issues facing workers at your Canadian Convention! A great discussion thanks to moderator @rjcsmith & fellow panelists @rachel_e_samson , James Ritchie & @SamiDellah #canlab #ufcw #ibew
Our exciting afternoon continues with a very important panel on climate change and what we can do to help protect our only boss, Planet Earth.š
#WeAreUFCW #UFCW #canlab
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Proud to join Jasmine and the other leaders on the @ClimateInstit Board of Directors! Looking forward to this exciting opportunity and the critical work we have ahead.
The leadership of our Board of Directors is critical to our orgās success. A warm welcome to our 2 newest Directors, Jasmine Igneski @_Matt_Wayland. Their exceptional experience and expertise will be of huge value as we seek to advance climate change progress in Canada.
#cdnpoli
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Congratulations to @IBEW Local 1620 member Andrew Walsh on his successful election to @TownofMarystown town council! I know you will do an excellent job for your constituents. cc @IBEWCanada #nlpoli #canlab
It took a few days to set in,what a amazing feeling to watch the polls close Tuesday night & to see that so many marked a X next to my name. Thanks to all that put their name forward to run.Thanks to my family & friends,wouldnāt have done it without you. #nlpoli @TownofMarystown
Made my plan ahead of time and I voted this morning in the advance poll. No lineups, friendly staff and now my vote is cast. Have you voted yet? #ItsOurVote #Elxn44 #ibewVotes2021 #GOTV #canlab
Proud to be wearing my pink shirt š today support anti-bullying and raise awareness about the importance of treating others with respect and dignity. #PinkShirtDay2021 #antibullying #IBEW #IBEWstrong #canlab
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Do you have a unique story to share on how you became a member of the #IBEW ? Check out the link below! #IBEW
Many of our members have unique storyās on how they became an @IBEW member and those stories need to be told. Share your story and it could be featured in an upcoming edition of The Electrical Worker: ibew.org/MyIBEWStory/
It was great to have @IBEW Intāl President Lonnie Stephenson address our delegates yesterday at our virtual All Canada Progress Meeting. He has shown why he is a great leader throughout this pandemic. #IBEWstrong
"Everyday IBEW members are showing our nations what true perseverance in the face of overwhelming challenges looks like. Because of you, the IBEW continues to grow and continues to be the greatest union in the world, respected in all of our communities." - IP Lonnie Stephenson
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Listening to @CDNTrades Chair @RobertKucheran addressing the #HUMA Committee this evening on COVID-19, the Government response and impact on our members in construction. #canlab #cdnpoli
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Excited to be participating on this panel on being hosted by the @broadbent institute for their #DigitalConvening series. #IBEW
We are excited to launch the 3rd panel in our #DigitalConvening series
Electrifying the Economy: Reducing Carbon while Creating Jobs with panelists @sarahcpetrevan, @_Matt_Wayland, and @brucelourie
REGISTER TODAY:
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Minister @CQualtro it was a great meeting this AM, we appreciate your time for listening to what has been done thus far. There is a lot of work to do & we know we have the right people at the table & appreciate your support on this initiative. #skilledtrades
Morning meeting with our Ministerial Advisory Committee on a national campaign to promote the skilled trades. Thereās a lot of work to do, but with the right people around the table we can help promote the #skilledtrades as a first choice career for young people.
Wearing my pink shirt & tie today for #PinkShirtDay2020 to put a stop š to bullying. #IBEW #stopbullying
Great meeting this AM with @WayneLongSJ talking about #pharmacarenow a $15 Federal Minimum wage, protecting pension plans for workers & ILO Convention 190. Thanks for your support Wayne. #IBEW #canlab #CLClobbyDay2020
