About Us

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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is an organization made up of nearly one million men and women just like you – engaged in every type of employment. Their needs and goals are the same as yours; however, they have personal strength and human dignity that come from belonging to a world-respected labour organization which helps its members live better, freer and fuller lives.

We will spend a good portion of our adult life working and, other than our health and family, our job should probably be the most important concern we have.We have the right to a degree of job satisfaction in our career and a right to a decent wage and working conditions.

If those aren’t there, or if you would like to protect the wages and conditions you currently enjoy, it’s time to consider your options.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has been a proud part of the Canadian labour movement for over 100 years. We have built our union on our commitment to organize and represent workers; our membership and longevity is proof of that commitment.

The IBEW represents workers in many different industries such as Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Voice Data Video, Utilities, Construction, Maintenance, Motor Shops, Sign Shops, CATV, Radio and Television, Sound and Alarm systems, Railroads, Shipyards, Pulp and Paper Mills, Mining, Tree Trimming, Health Care and Government employees.

Joining the IBEW is a choice that will help you fulfill your needs in the workplace. Our union has the resources, and trained staff to do the job of representing workers in negotiations, safety, grievances, arbitrations, workers compensation, labour legislations, and all other areas of labour relations.

IBEW membership can provide you with a career and not just a job. Our members choose which contractor they want to work for, and which job they want to take. IBEW members also benefit from the ability to travel all over Canada to work.

The IBEW is a great choice for electricians in Saskatchewan for many reasons. Studies show that union members earn over 30% more money than the non union sector! We offer our members employer paid pension, benefits and training funds above having the highest wages in the province. 

Can your employer do the same?

What the IBEW does for you:

• reimbursement of your school tuition upon completion
• on the job training
• a structured apprenticeship program
• negotiate a collective agreement
• job security
• safe working conditions
• supplied safety equipment
• paid training opportunities 
• fairness and equal treatment

Empowering Saskatchewan's Construction Electricians

For over 75 years, IBEW local 529 has been dedicated to:

• Promote respect among members of the electrical industry.
• Advocate reasonable methods and hours of work.
• Secure employment and adequate pay.
• Settle employment disputes.
• Seek security and a higher standard of living for construction electricians in Saskatchewan.

IBEW 529 Core Values

Our local union operates according to three core values that guide the actions of all we do:

• Respect – For all workers and employers.
• Brotherhood – Assisting members in sickness or distress.
• Citizenship – Promoting a high standard of citizenship within the community.