IBEW 213

02/17/2026

A very happy Lunar New Year! This is the Year of the Fire Horse, representing change, boldness, hard work and adaptability, not to mention pushing boundaries.

That's great energy to take into a year when we plan to lean hard into organizing! And let's be inspired by those traits to come together and change things for the better.

To everyone celebrating today, a very happy new year. And may the coming year bring peace, justice and prosperity to us all.

02/12/2026

IBEW 213 extend our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge.

If you or anyone needs support at this difficult time, resources are available. Please reach out.

Members on the 213 Benefits Plan can access resources through Homewood Health. For more information:

213pension.org/health-welfare/member-family-assistance-program

The government of British Columbia is working to ensure every possible support is available for the community of Tumbler Ridge, and for people around the province dealing with the impacts of this tragedy. For more information and resources, visit:

gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/youth-and-family-services/tumbler-ridge

02/03/2026

Congratulations to the latest group of Fiber Optic Association - Certified Fiber Optic Technicians (CFOT)! This session was held at the Ken Wigard NETCOM Training Centre in Port Coquitlam, BC from Jan 12-16, 2026.

https://www.netcomtraining.org/courses/

This type of training helps students learn the industry standard method of installing and troubleshooting fibre optic cable. NETCOM trains installers and apprentices that work on some of the most sophisticated networks in the world for various telecommunications companies. The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. IBEW Canada IBEW 213

01/29/2026

Today, UFCW 1518 sent a letter to the Jim Pattison Group regarding their decision to sell a Pattison-owned warehouse for conversion into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Virginia.

UFCW 1518 stands firmly against the demonization and targeting of immigrant workers, as well as the dehumanizing practices being utilized by ICE. We are urging the Jim Pattison group to reconsider the sale of their warehouse and decline any further involvement with ICE.

While we have also raised our concerns directly with Save-On-Foods leadership, we recognize frontline grocery workers in BC had no role in this decision. Boycotts that lead to cut hours or wages only shift the harm onto workers who can least afford it.

UFCW 1518 stands with immigrant workers and will always defend the dignity, safety, and livelihoods of all working people.

Click here to read the letter: https://ufcw1518.com/letter-to-jim-pattison-group/

01/27/2026

"What happened in Minneapolis was not just a tragedy but an injustice. We call on Pres. Trump to de-escalate, fully account for Saturday’s shooting, and work with local officials to protect everyone’s rights and safety." https://bit.ly/4bRHy8f

01/07/2026

We were at Art Phillips Park today for the annual Bentall Memorial ceremony, paying tribute to the four construction workers who lost their lives on the job 45 years ago, and reaffirming our commitment to safe work for all workers.

01/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday January 7 at noon at Art Phillips Park (Burrard Skytrain Station) in downtown Vancouver.

12/22/2025

Season’s greetings from all of us at IBEW 213. Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season.

The IBEW 213 offices will be closed between Christmas and New Years Day.

12/15/2025

May the light of Hanukkah bring comfort, strength, and peace to families near and far.
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12/15/2025

12/05/2025

The stands with our International Women’s Committee in opposing all forms of workplace violence and harassment and pledges to continue our efforts to an ensure safe workplace for all workers.

11/28/2025