IBEW 993

IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell Presents $1,000 in Support of U15 Female Division A Provincials in Kamloops IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell was proud to present a cheque for $1,000 in support of the U15 Female Division A Provincials, taking place in Kamloops from March 18 to 22. This event will bring together talented young athletes from across the province and showcase the hard work, teamwork, and dedication that youth sports...

IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell Presents $1,000 in Support of U15 Female Division A Provincials in Kamloops

Business Manager Jim Bicknell Presents $1,500 Donation to The Mustard Seed IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to The Mustard Seed in Kamloops in support of the Coldest Night of the Year, continuing his commitment to giving back to the community and ensuring IBEW 993 plays a positive role beyond the jobsite. Under Jim’s leadership, IBEW 993 has continued to...

Business Manager Jim Bicknell Presents $1,500 Donation to The Mustard Seed

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IBEW 993 Lobbying in Victoria During the BC Building Trades annual convention, one of the important things we do is break into groups and meet with MLAs to lobby on issues that matter to workers in the trades. These conversations are a key part of making sure the voices of skilled tradespeople are heard by the people elected to make...

IBEW 993 Lobbying in Victoria

International Women’s Day: Building a Stronger Union Together Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who have helped build the IBEW and strengthen the labour movement. Women have played an important role in our union’s history. Mary Honzik was one of the first women in the IBEW and became its first female organizer. Cathy Spielfogel became the IBEW’s first linewoman in...

International Women’s Day: Building a Stronger Union Together

Throwback Thursday - Electrical Workers Local 993

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Throwback Thursday - Electrical Workers Local 993

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IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell Shows Off the Kamloops Storm Playoff Towels IBEW 993 is proud to support the Kamloops Storm as the team heads into the playoffs. Business Manager Jim Bicknell recently posed with a Kamloops Storm Playoff Towel, representing IBEW 993’s sponsorship of the game towels that will be handed out to fans at the Storm’s playoff games. Playoff hockey brings a lot of energy...

IBEW 993 Business Manager Jim Bicknell Shows Off the Kamloops Storm Playoff Towels

IBEW 993 Supports the Kamloops Storm With $1,000 Sponsorship for Game Towels IBEW 993 is proud to support local hockey and community events in Kamloops. Business Manager Jim Bicknell presented the Kamloops Storm with a cheque for $1,000 to help cover the cost of the game towels that fans receive when they attend Storm playoff games. These kinds of game night giveaways help create a great atmosphere...

IBEW 993 Supports the Kamloops Storm With $1,000 Sponsorship for Game Towels

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U15AA Thompson Blazers Take First Place in Victoria We just received an update that the U15AA Thompson Blazers, a team proudly sponsored by IBEW Local 993, travelled to Victoria, BC from January 1 to January 4 to compete in a tournament. We are happy to share that they had a strong showing throughout the event and finished the weekend by winning the tournament....

U15AA Thompson Blazers Take First Place in Victoria

Oscar Getting Ready for More AWP and Fall Pro Training in Kamloops Our JRD manager Oscar Perestrelo is getting the boom lift ready for more AWP and Fall pro training. This is the spirit behind IBEW 993’s Job Ready Dispatch training. We are getting ready for more JRD sessions, and they are a key part of keeping our members safe and ready to work. When we stay...

Oscar Getting Ready for More AWP and Fall Pro Training in Kamloops

Congratulate New Red Seal Electrician, Calder Triska IBEW Local 993 would like to congratulate Calder Triska on earning his Red Seal certification. Achieving Red Seal status takes dedication, hard work, and a commitment to doing the job right. Calder’s accomplishment is something to be proud of, and it reflects well on our membership and the high standards union electricians bring to every...

Congratulate New Red Seal Electrician, Calder Triska

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Invitation to Share Agenda Items: IBEW First District First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous Circle Gathering IBEW First District is inviting First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous community members to help shape the agenda for the next quarterly gathering of the IBEW First District First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous Circle. This will be the Circle’s second gathering, and member input is welcome on agenda items, discussion topics, and ideas for the future...

Invitation to Share Agenda Items: IBEW First District First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous Circle Gathering

2026 Wiener Dog Race Photos IBEW 993 was proud to be on hand for the 2026 Wiener Dog Races at the Kamloops Storm vs Merritt Centennials game. Along with the Kamloops and District Labour Council and several other local unions, IBEW 993 helps sponsor the Kamloops Storm because we believe in backing community spaces where families gather and local pride...

2026 Wiener Dog Race Photos

IBEW 993 Sponsors the Kamloops River Pirates Baseball IBEW 993 is proud to sponsor the Kamloops River Pirates, a team competing in the Kamloops Senior Men’s Baseball League (KSMBL) right here in Kamloops. The KSMBL is a weeknight men’s baseball league in Kamloops, BC, operating as a AA Senior Men’s (19+) independent baseball league. It’s a great example of what makes our community...

IBEW 993 Sponsors the Kamloops River Pirates Baseball

Katy Rhodes Memorial Scholarship - Electrical Workers Local 993

Katy Rhodes Memorial Scholarship

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More AWP & Fall Pro Training in Kamloops IBEW 993 members were out in the lot at the Kamloops Hall recently taking part in Aerial Work Platform (AWP) training. This hands on training helps ensure members are prepared to work safely and confidently when operating elevated work platforms on the jobsite. Training plays a critical role in keeping our members safe. Proper instruction...

More AWP & Fall Pro Training in Kamloops

Yukon Federation of Labour Tri-Annual Convention in Whitehorse Back in December 2025, our organizer James Olson had the opportunity to take part in the Yukon Federation of Labour 13th Triennial Convention in Whitehorse on December 6. I am a bit late getting this photo posted, but it is still worth sharing from an important event for the labour movement in the North. During...

Yukon Federation of Labour Tri-Annual Convention in Whitehorse

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IBEW 993 Proud to Sponsor the Kamloops Film Festival 2026 IBEW Local 993 is proud to support the arts in our community through our sponsorship of the Kamloops Film Festival. In the photo accompanying this post, Chandra is presenting a cheque to Collette and Ana from the Kamloops Film Society in support of the 2026 festival. This sponsorship helps ensure the continued success of a...

IBEW 993 Proud to Sponsor the Kamloops Film Festival 2026

IBEW 993 Sponsors Thompson Blazers AAA Hockey IBEW Local 993 is proud to sponsor Thompson Blazers AAA Hockey, a program that plays an important role in developing young athletes in our community. The Thompson Blazers AAA program focuses on teamwork, discipline, and hard work. These are the same values that guide union electricians on the job site every day. By supporting local...

IBEW 993 Sponsors Thompson Blazers AAA Hockey

IBEW 993 Donates $1,000 to Kamloops Floor Curling Club IBEW 993 was proud to support the Kamloops Floor Curling Club with a $1,000 donation. In the photo below, you will see members of the club posing with Oscar Perestrelo, the JRD Coordinator from IBEW 993, along with a large cheque showing our contribution. Floor curling is an accessible and fun activity that brings people...

IBEW 993 Donates $1,000 to Kamloops Floor Curling Club

Combo Fall Pro & AWP Course at the Prince George IBEW Centre of Excellence Yesterday IBEW 993 recently held a Combo Fall Protection and Aerial Work Platform (AWP) course at the Prince George Centre of Excellence. This training is part of our Job Ready Dispatch (JRD) program. Since our last collective agreement in 2023, AWP and Fall Pro training are required for all IBEW job sites across British Columbia. Every...

Combo Fall Pro & AWP Course at the Prince George IBEW Centre of Excellence Yesterday

Welcome New IBEW 993 Member, Brandon Armstrong New member and apprentice, Brandon Armstrong was sworn in at the Unit III meeting in Terrace by ABM Oliver Dyck on January 15th.

Welcome New IBEW 993 Member, Brandon Armstrong

IBEW 993 Sponsors 2026 Wiener Dog Races at Kamloops Storm Game IBEW Local 993 is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2026 Wiener Dog Races, taking place during the Kamloops Storm vs Merritt Centennials game on February 7, 2026, at the McArthur Island Sports Centre in Kamloops. This popular event has become a highlight of the Storm’s season and a great way to bring...

IBEW 993 Sponsors 2026 Wiener Dog Races at Kamloops Storm Game

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Photos from the IBEW 993 Unit II Christmas Party in Kamloops * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Photos from the IBEW 993 Unit II Christmas Party in Kamloops