IBEW Membership Guide - April 2024

measuring up, we'll help them find ways to reach their highest
potential.
We always strive to be at the leading edge of the labour movement.
Today, Local 37 is one of the largest and most progressive
IBEW locals in all of Canada. A lot of our success comes from the
way we approach a challenge.
For instance, Local 37 believes that most workplaces have gotten
past the old “us versus them” paradigm that was born back in the
days when unions formed out of necessity to fight for basic rights
against abusive bosses. Today, we're motivated by the understanding
that we're in this together, and that the employer needs
to be successful for us to benefit, so we look for solutions that are
win-win.
We work hard at building positive working relationships with our
employers, but this isn't to say we don't have our disagreements.
When we do, we have processes in place to work them out in an
environment of professional respect.
We fight hard for our members, but always at a professional, not
personal level. Again, it's about win-win.
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