IBEW local 636

"An organization dedicated to service which brings together traditional values through progressive thinking to meet the needs of our members."

OUR VISION: In keeping with the dreams of our founding fathers, we remain committed to the principles of honesty, justice, equality, security, fairness and democracy - both in and outside of the workplace - and; will uphold such principles through a member-focused organization dedicated to service that provides professional, knowledgeable and accountable representation that is always of the highest quality.

OUR MISSION: To promote the cause of social justice; protect the rights of workers and; pursue a higher quality of life for our members and their families.

OUR MOTTO: Members who matter. Leaders who listen. A Union that cares.

Welcome to the Home Page of Local Union 636 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. We have proudly stood in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the labour movement across Ontario for more than eighty years.

Our Home Office is located in Mississauga Ontario Canada. We also have a satellite office in Ottawa and Staff Representatives assigned to Regions across the province to meet the needs of our membership.

We have the privilege of representing almost 4000 workers in the Province of Ontario. Our members are employed in a wide range of jobs in the Municipal, Utility, Manufacturing, Hospital/Healthcare, and Alarm & Signal sectors.

Under the leadership of Business Manager/ Financial Secretary J.R. (Rick) Wacheski, our team of six full time Business Representatives and Education Officer provide guidance, counsel and support to members in all parts of our jurisdiction. In addition, our Local serves on the Boards of several key organizations including: OMERS; the Electric and Utilities Safety Association (E-USA); the C.L.C. Health and Safety Committee; the Provincial Labour/Management Safety Committee; the National Political Action Committee of the C.L.C.; and local Labour Councils in communities across Ontario.

As a Local chartered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers we are fortunate to have the support of an organization with more than 750,000 members in North America. Through the I.B.E. W. we are affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress and the 1st District International Vice-President, Phil Flemming, is on the Executive of the C.L.C.

Through the 1st District Office we are provided with representation on the O.M.E.R.S. Board as well as having a 1st District International Business Representative assigned to the Utility Sector in Ontario.