To celebrate it's 10th Anniversary, Local 37 in partnership with The Personal Insurance, will be giving out 10 $500 bursaries.
Posted April 21 2010

Extreme disappointment with NB Power's exclusion of union members.
Local 37 Business Manager Ross Galbraith is dissatisfied with NB Power's decision to introduce an early retirement / voluntary separation program that specifically excludes unionized employees. He is taking immediate steps to gather more information and express union member's concerns to NB Power.

Click on title above to read more...
Posted April 10 2010

April is Nomination Month

Nominations for Local union Officers to be held in April 2010.
Posted March 17 2010

2010 1st District Harley Davidson Draw

Tickets are now available for the 2010 Harley Davidson Draw, benefiting the International Convention in Vancouver 2011.

Posted March 08 2010

Local 37 names Senior Stewards
As part of a new recognition program recently launched by IBEW Local 37, 23 Shop Stewards will be receiving the Senior Steward designation for the exemplary leadership and commitment they have demonstrated in the role of Shop Steward.
Posted February 19 2010

Local 37 mourns sudden loss of active member Donald Forster
Members of Local 37 are saddened by the sudden passing of Brother Donald Forster on February 6, 2010 at the age of 51. Donald was an Nuclear Response Force Sergeant (NRF) at Point Lepreau. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Posted February 10 2010

Benefit Dance for Malachi Ray - Feb 19

Here's a rare opportunity to dance to the music of Fredericton's legendary big dance band, the Thomists. All proceeds go to the Ray family as Malachi fights a rare form of bone cancer at the IWK in Halifax.
Posted February 05 2010

Check out the first edition of Local 37's Newsletter!
Finally Local 37 has it's very own Newsletter! This quarterly publication is aimed at helping keep our readers informed about Local 37 and its members. To view it, simply Click here

Posted February 04 2010

Canadian IBEW Ist District Scholarship application due Feb 26
This is a reminder that the applications are due into the Canadian IBEW 1st District Office no later than Friday, February 26th, 2010.
Posted February 02 2010

Canadian Labour Congress lifts boycott of Old Dutch Potato Chips and Snacks

We have been informed that the boycott of Old Dutch Foods is lifted as the members of the UFCW Canada have voted in favour of an agreement at Old Dutch Foods in Calgary. Click here to see the letter sent to the President of the Canadian Labour Congress.
Posted January 22 2010

Business Manager talks to members about changes to energy deal
Local 37 Business Manager, Ross Galbraith, recently posted a video addressed to members about the changes made to the proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro Quebec. You can view the video on You Tube by clicking here.

Posted January 20 2010

Rally held in Fredericton - Business Manager's Speech on YouTube
Another Rally to help stop the sale of NB Power was held in Fredericton on Tuesday, January 12 in front of the NB Legislature.
Posted January 12 2010

Rally Scheduled for January 12 in Front of Legislature
The Organizers of the Facebook Group "No to Sale of NB Power" have scheduled a public rally in front of the New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton on Tuesday, January 12 from 12 noon to 2 pm. IBEW Local 37 Business Manager, Ross Galbraith, will be speaking at this event. For more information please visit NB Power Not For Sale. or the Facebook Group.
Posted January 07 2010

2010 1st District Scholarship
Please see details and the application from the IBEW Canada office regarding the 2010 First District Scholarship. click here
Posted December 22 2009

Frequently asked questions about the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec - Answers by Business Manager Ross Galbraith

As a result of several high level meetings with officials of the New Brunswick Government, NB Power and Hydro Quebec, IBEW Local 37 is now able to provide some clarification and answers to several of their member's Frequently Asked Questions.

Click on the title above to see the "Frequently asked Questions" and answers.
Posted December 14 2009

Glimmer of hope for power plant

Bill Clarke - Campbellton Tribune: Mayor Clem Tremblay has a message for the provincial government: he says that it should give serious consideration to a report about NB Power's thermal generating plant here.

Tremblay said on Thursday of last week that he and town administrator Christy Arseneault met with the manager of the plant, Jeff Everett. They were told that the report, which will be presented next week, shows other uses for the facility and ways to save money.

On Wednesday, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour minister Donald Arseneault confirmed that he was aware of this report and that it would be presented to NB Power's board of directors. He said that he and energy minister Jack Keir had met with union representatives (IBEW Business Manager Ross Galbraith and Local 37 Executive Board member Derek Gallen) and made a commitment to look at the report to determine if the Dalhousie plant could be competitive in today's market.
Posted December 13 2009

Six of 10 NBers oppose pact: poll

A new public opinion poll shows 60 per cent of New Brunswickers are against the proposed sale of most of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec.
Posted November 26 2009

NB Power deal finds stiff opposition: poll

Leger Marketing poll finds PCs now hold lead in decided voters

CBC News

The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll.
Posted November 26 2009

IBEW Addresses huge crowd at Rally (Video Link)
Yesterday, close to a thousand people, including many IBEW members, attended a Rally to Save NB Power at the NB Legislature. Our Business Manager, Ross Galbraith, and IBEW Local 37 Member, Gail Levesque, were both given the opportunity to address the crowd.
Posted November 18 2009

Local 37 holds press conference to oppose the sale of NB Power. [Includes VIDEO link]

Local 37 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) held a well attended press conference today in Fredericton to discuss its position and reasons for not supporting the sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec.

Speaking on behalf of the union was Local 37 Business Manager Ross Galbraith as well as Ron Pink, Q.C., managing partner of the law firm Pink Larkin. Mr. Pink is an expert in labour and employment law, as well as in matters of employee pensions and benefits.

To view a copy of the press release in either official language:

To view a copy of Ross Galbraith's statement to the media, click here.

The video of the press conference can be viewed by clicking here

Please note that the video is in two parts.
Posted November 14 2009

Local 37 Business Manager Ross Galbraith to speak at Rally to Protest Sale of NB Power
A public rally to protest the sale of NB Power will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at the New Brunswick Legislature between 12 noon and 4:00pm.
Posted November 12 2009

Industry big winner in NB Power sale

(CBC) New Brunswick industry would get about $200 million more than residents during the first five years of the proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro-Quebec, CBC has learned.

The province's Liberal government has repeatedly asserted that the deal would benefit big business and ordinary ratepayers equally.

Now the province's auditor general has weighed in on the issue, calling on the government to provide more information.

Click on the title above to read the full article and to see attached video link...
Posted November 07 2009

Moody's weighs in on power pact

Rob Linke, Telegraph Journal OTTAWA

Hydro-Quebec's $4.75-billion proposed purchase of NB Power would have no impact on New Brunswick's burden of net debt and would not be expected to change its credit rating, Moody's Investors Service said Tuesday.

Moody's is now the third credit rating agency to conclude the proposed transaction will not have a direct impact in improving the province's credit rating.
Posted November 04 2009

NB Power | Province to announce details of agreement with Hydro-Quebec

Published Thursday October 29th, Daily Gleaner

By STEPHEN LLEWELLYN llewellyn.stephen@dailygleaner.com

These remarks by Business Manager Ross Galbraith are from an article published in the Daily Gleaner on October 29th.
Posted November 03 2009

Business Manager responds to possible sale of NB Power

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

In light of today's announcement regarding the proposed purchase of NB Power by Hydro Quebec, I would like to share with you my initial thoughts and reaction.
Posted October 29 2009

Latest update for Local 37 members re: NB Power / Hydro Quebec speculation (Tuesday Oct. 27)

IBEW Local 37 Business Manager Ross Galbraith provides an update on the recent speculation surrounding the possible purchase of NB Power by Hydro Quebec. Although nothing has been confirmed at this time, there are indications that something may indeed be happening and that some significant decisions may have already been made.
Posted October 27 2009

Important Update to IBEW Local 37 members concerning news reports speculating that NB Power may be sold to Hydro Quebec

The CBC and Telegraph Journal have recently run stories concerning speculation that all or part of NB Power may be sold to Hydro Quebec.

Over the past week I have also heard an increasing number of credible rumours that discussions along those lines may be occurring. I want to stress that nothing has been confirmed at this time, and we need to get accurate information. In order to do that, and as initial steps to protect the interests of Local 37 members, I've taken several actions...

Click on the link above to read more....
Posted October 23 2009

Local 37 launches new recognition program
Local 37 has just launched a new program that is aimed at identifying Shop Stewards who have achieved a high level of excellence. It's called the Senior Steward Recognition Program and is designed to recognize those who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing their stewarding skills and level of involvement within the union.
Posted October 16 2009

Electrical workers back province on Point Lepreau Refurbishment
IBEW Business Manager Ross Galbraith's opinion piece published in the Telegraph Journal on Wednesday October 7.
Posted October 07 2009

Local 37 members ratify new contract for Outside Line Construction sector.
Local 37 members strongly ratified the contract we recently negotiated with the Electrical Contractors Association of NB. This contract applies to members working in the Outside Line Construction Sector.

The tentative agreement is scheduled to be signed and implemented on Tuesday October 6th.
Posted October 01 2009

Union Plus Scholarship
Applications for the Union Plus Scholarship are now being accepted and are open to IBEW members, spouses and their dependents.
Posted September 30 2009

Business Manager Ross Galbraith's Labour Day Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

On behalf of your Stewards, Officers, and the staff of IBEW Local 37 I want to say THANK YOU for the work that you do and wish you an enjoyable and relaxing Labour Day weekend. (Click on title above to read more.)
Posted September 04 2009

IBEW supports International Youth Day
Designated by the United Nations in 1999, International Youth Day is celebrated worldwide on August 12. Concerts, workshops, cultural events, and meetings that promote better awareness of youth issues will take place around the world in honor of International Youth Day.
Posted August 11 2009

Training Trust Fund Survey Results
Recently, a survey was conducted to help determine what members think about the program, its courses, format, as well as identify areas that may be in need of improvement. Thanks very much to everyone who completed the survey. Your feedback will undoubtedly help the TTF continue to effectively serve Local 37 members and maintain its international reputation as being an innovative, one-of-a-kind training program.
Posted June 19 2009

BOYCOTT against Old Dutch Snack Foods Ltd
Please click here to see details of a national consumer boycott that has been called against the products of Old Dutch Snack Foods Ltd
Posted June 09 2009

Bursary winners announced
Five students will have some extra help with expenses this fall after being randomly selected to receive a $500 bursary from IBEW Local 37.
Posted May 25 2009

Local 37 Members - fill out our Training Trust Fund Survey and you could win a prize!
Tell us what you think...the IBEW Local 37 Training Trust Fund is waiting to hear from you! To thank you for filling out the survey, we will randomly award five $50 gift certificates on May 21st.
Posted May 01 2009

National Day of Mourning - April 28th
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on this day, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress, and has since spread to at least 80 countries around the world. This day is a tribute to those men and women who have died as a result of a workplace illness or accident.
Posted April 27 2009

Local 37 mourns the sudden passing of member Harry Van Doren
Local 37 members are saddened by the death of active member Harry Van Doren which occurred Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at his home in Minto.
Posted April 13 2009

2009 Harley-Davidson Raffle
IBEW Canada holding a raffle on a 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic and two cash prizes of $5000. For ticket information...
Posted April 07 2009

IBEW Local 37 honours its members and their loved ones
Each time an IBEW Local 37 member or a very close family members passes away, the union makes a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Posted April 01 2009

Mary Williamson - the new Membership and Organizational Development Lead
We are very pleased to announce that Mary Williamson has been hired to fill the IBEW Local 37 Membership and Organizational Development Lead position that was recently advertised.
Posted March 27 2009

Farewell to the Journal
The Winter 2009 issue of the Journal is the final issue of the IBEW magazine, the international officers decided in February, making The Electrical Worker the sole print vehicle of the IBEW.
Posted March 25 2009

The New Brunswick Government announces wage restraint policy.

Late last week the government announced that in response to a large projected deficit, they are going to implement a wage restraint policy affecting all members of the public service.

All existing collective agreements will be honoured, however as they expire the government plans to negotiate new agreements with a two-year wage freeze. More....
Posted March 16 2009

IBEW Local 37 Training Trust Fund 2009 Schedule

All IBEW Local 37 members are eligible to attend TTF courses, and if space allows, spouses may also be able to attend. All material, including lunch and nutrition breaks are provided, and expenses, including travel and accommodation, are covered. Space is limited so register early.

For more information, or to register, contact Annette at IBEW Local 37, 1 877 437-0037 or info@ibew37.com
Posted February 24 2009

Bursary opportunities for IBEW members

Do you have a child graduating high school this year and thinking about post secondary training in the fall, or is someone in your family thinking about going back to school?
Posted February 11 2009

NB Power letter a small tempest

The Editorial Team at the Moncton Times and Transcript presents their perspective on the recent controversy over the letters of support for NB Power CEO David Hay.
Posted February 08 2009

NB Power CEO gives NBers value for money
An opinion piece by Ross Galbraith, Business Manager of IBEW Local 37, concerning NB Power and its CEO, appeared in the Moncton Times & Transcript on Tuesday February 3rd, 2009

Posted February 03 2009

Safety not taking a back seat at Lepreau project
Ross Galbraith, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 37, says safety at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station isn't being compromised as the refurbishment of the facility falls behind.
Posted January 24 2009

IBEW Letter refuting Anti-nuke published in Telegraph Journal
In late December, Green Party member Mike Milligan wrote a letter to the editor of the Telegraph Journal, unjustly criticising the nuclear industry and our Government's investment in it. Business Manager Ross Galbraith decided to set the record straight.
Posted January 08 2009

IBEW Health, Wellness and Benefits committee offers Healthy Living Plan to Local 37 members
10-week Healthy Living Plan at selected Real Atlantic Superstores
Posted December 24 2008

Privatizing NB Power would make rates soar
By Ross Galbraith, Business Manager. Published in the Moncton Times & Transcript, Friday December 19th, 2008
Posted December 19 2008

Local 37 mourns the tragic loss of two members in a motor vehicle accident.
Please join us in extending our deepest sympathy...
Posted December 17 2008

Changes Proposed to update Local 37 Training Trust Fund governance documents.
All Trust Funds are governed by a legal "trust agreement" that sets out the purpose of the trust as well as rules that ensure the trust is well governed. Several changes are being proposed for the IBEW Training Trust Fund trust agreement in order to ensure that it conforms to present day standards. Members will be given information and asked to vote on these changes during upcoming Unit meetings. Click on the above link for more information or go to the "Proposed Governance Changes to Training Trust Fund" in the "News and Events" section of this website.
Posted December 09 2008

Local 37 ABM meets PLT Apprentice Class of 2008
On Friday November 28th, Local 37 Assistant Business Manager Claude Richard had the pleasure of welcoming and speaking to a class of apprentice Power Line Technicians at the service center in Fredericton.
Posted December 02 2008

Rogers TV Tentative agreement Ratified by 93%
Members of IBEW Local 37 working for Rogers TV in New Brunswick have ratified the tentative agreement by 93% on November 10, 2008.
Posted November 17 2008

IBEW Opinion published in Telegraph Journal
IBEW Business Manager Ross Galbraith had an opinion piece published in the Telegraph Journal on Monday October 20. The article was in response to a Telegraph Journal editorial which implied that New Brunswick's power rates were higher than they needed to be, and that the government should force our power rates to be as cheap as Quebec's.
Posted October 23 2008

Local 37 is lobbying our government for improvements to your pension.
Check out this video which we produced in partnership with the NB Nurses Union, CUPE New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Union.

Copies were sent to all MLAs and a rally was held in Fredericton on October 18th, 2008.