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Canada’s Future is Electric

The outpouring of support from Business Managers and Local Union leaders across this country has been incredibly heartwarming. As we draw nearer to the IBEW Convention, I am asking for your continued support to be re-elected as your International Vice President

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Making Our Voice Heard

At the Table. Making a Difference. This is the latest communication in my campaign to earn your support for re-election as your International Vice President for District 1 – Canada. I hope you have had the opportunity to read my

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One Union One Future

Greetings, This is my fourth campaign communication.  I want to start by saying how truly honoured I am to receive these latest two endorsements from Business Managers, one based in Eastern Canada and one from Western Canada, please take a few

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Supporting Local Unions

I hope you were able to celebrate Canada Day with your loved ones last week. This is the third communication in my campaign to earn your support to be re-elected as your International Vice President for District 1 – Canada. 

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Introduction

Greetings, I am humbly seeking your support to continue serving as the First District’s International Vice President.  It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve the IBEW in this role. I have learned a great deal over

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Endorsements

Jim Lofty – Local 213

I cannot begin this endorsement with a claim of having known IVP Russ Shewchuk for decades or working with him at a local level on negotiating or organizing. However, I can speak to my experience since the IBEW Locals of

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Gurpal Badesha – Local 2058

Brothers and Sisters, The members of IBEW Local Union 2058 work within one of the most specialized sectors of the IBEW. The railroad industry presents unique challenges, and representing railroad workers effectively requires leadership that understands those challenges, values our

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Kevin Gaudaur – Local 1687

My name is Kevin Gaudaur. I am the Business Manager and Financial Secretary for IBEW Local 1687 – Northeastern Ontario. We represent over 700 electrical workers including electricians, powerline technicians, groundworkers, operators, and network cabling specialists in the construction industry.

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Gabriel Blouin – Local 1149

Running a local up here in the industrial north means you’re always dealing with a tough economic reality. Representing our members at Kap Paper in Kapuskasing hasn’t been easy; most folks know the mill has had to navigate some severe

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Steven Stewart – Local 1620

To the Delegates, Officers, and Members of the First District, Since I became Business Manager of Local 1620, our local has had the privilege of working closely with Russ and his team at the First District Office. The support, guidance,

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Jeff Taylor – Local 1405

Over the years, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to observe Russ Shewchuk’s leadership from my role representing workers at Hudbay Minerals through Local 1405. Operating a federally regulated jobsite means our industry comes with its own unique set of pressures,

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