On March 19 the Electrical Trade Bargaining Agency (ETBA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW-CCO) reached an agreement settling the 2013-2016 Principal Agreement. The wage settlement […]
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ECAO Supports Ontario College of Trades
Once again your ECAO played a lead role in re-forming the Coalition of Compulsory Trades in Construction (CCTC). This group then met with the Chairman of the Board at the […]
OPG Receives CNSC EA Decision for Darlington Refurbishment
March 14th, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) issued its decision on the Environmental Assessment (EA) for Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment and Continued Operation Project. […]
Interoperability of Emergency Responder Electronic Safety Equipment Webinar
Sponsored by: The Fire Protection Research Foundation The fire service and other emergency first responders are currently benefiting from enhanced-existing and newly-developed electronic technologies for use with personal protective […]
ONTARIO PROMPT PAYMENT BLUEPRINT REACHED
The Ontario caucus of the National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) have reached agreement on a blueprint for what could ultimately become […]
RECALL – Ryobi 18V 4Ah Battery Pack – 13-124
One World Technologies has recalled the Ryobi cordless tool battery pack, which can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. This recall involves […]
OGCA & NTCCC (ON) Reach Agreement on Prompt Payment
OGCA & NTCCC (ON) Reach Agreement on Prompt Payment A milestone has been reached on the road to addressing concerns over prompt payment for general and trade contractors in Ontario […]
Tax Savings for Tradespersons
English version ***La version française suit***. Tax savings for tradespersons Did you know? If you were an employed tradesperson in 2012 (including an eligible apprentice mechanic), you may be able […]
ESA Survey of Licensed Electrical Contractors
During February the Electrical Safety Authority will be running a survey of Licensed Electrical Contractors to get their feedback on interactions with ESA, perspectives on safety issues, and preferred ways […]
Workers Compensation: Navigating the New WSIB Appeals System (Webcast)
Workers Compensation: Navigating the New WSIB Appeals System (Webcast) Mar. 1, 2013 Toronto Online On February 1, 2013, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will introduce its new […]