IBEW Local 37 Membership Guide 2022
Whether you’re new to the IBEW, new to unions, or a longtime member, we're sure you’ll find this membership really helpful. It includes lots of good information about your union, its structure, history, and the many benefits of membership.
Whether you’re new to the IBEW, new to unions, or a longtime
member, we're sure you’ll find this membership really helpful. It
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history, and the many benefits of membership.
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measuring up, we'll help them find ways to reach their highest<br />
potential.<br />
We always strive to be at the leading edge of the labour movement.<br />
Today, <strong>Local</strong> <strong>37</strong> is one of the largest and most progressive<br />
<strong>IBEW</strong> locals in all of Canada. A lot of our success comes from the<br />
way we approach a challenge.<br />
For instance, <strong>Local</strong> <strong>37</strong> believes that most workplaces have gotten<br />
past the old “us versus them” paradigm that was born back in the<br />
days when unions formed out of necessity to fight for basic rights<br />
against abusive bosses. Today, we're motivated by the understanding<br />
that we're in this together, and that the employer needs<br />
to be successful for us to benefit, so we look for solutions that are<br />
win-win.<br />
We work hard at building positive working relationships with our<br />
employers, but this isn't to say we don't have our disagreements.<br />
When we do, we have processes in place to work them out in an<br />
environment of professional respect.<br />
We fight hard for our members, but always at a professional, not<br />
personal level. Again, it's about win-win.<br />
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