IBEW Local 353

IBEW Local 353 IBEW Local 353 represents approximately 11,500 members who work in a variety of electrical disciplines. IBEW Local 353 members work to a Code of Excellence.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 353 is a forward thinking, highly skilled, and dedicated electrical union. IBEW Local 353 represents over 11,000 members who work in a variety of electrical disciplines and who work across central Ontario, spanning from Toronto to Peterborough to Parry Sound. Established in 1903, IBEW Local 353 has since been successfully representin

g licensed electricians and registered apprentices in the construction industry. Today, the IBEW remains a hard working organization of top-notch electricians and like-minded professionals committed to benefiting towards the integrity of our industry. Our code of excellence is designed to instill a sense of pride and professionalism in our membership. This attitude demonstrates to our employers and customers that IBEW Local 353 is synonymous with excellence – its success demands that members demonstrate teamwork on the job and project a good attitude in regards to the work we do both on and off the job. IBEW Local 353 is dedicated to bettering the lives of our members and the teams of accomplished contractors we work with, and we are working to bridge the gap between contractors and members’ relations. We uphold the highest standards for training and education as well as workmanship quality in the electrical field.

Low Rise Members ! By now you will have received the meeting notice in the mail . A robo call also went out to bring att...
04/09/2026

Low Rise Members ! By now you will have received the meeting notice in the mail . A robo call also went out to bring attention to the call of this meeting . Registrations for this meeting close at 4:30pm on April 17th . The meeting will be hosted by DOTS ( same company that ran the SCM in March ) . The QR code will take you right to a registration page or log into the secure side of the IBEW Local 353 website .

COBT day in support of the Hammer Heads Program program . Saturday May 2 . 1pm kickoff at BMO Field . Tickets are electr...
04/09/2026

COBT day in support of the Hammer Heads Program program . Saturday May 2 . 1pm kickoff at BMO Field . Tickets are electronic ( delivery straight to your phone ) . For tickets ( no charge ) email [email protected] with your name , card number , and number of tickets( limit four per member ) . Use the mail associated with your Ticketmaster account .

Thank you to all who participated in today’s Special Called Meeting on Zoom . 1026 members registered with 806 members l...
03/23/2026

Thank you to all who participated in today’s Special Called Meeting on Zoom . 1026 members registered with 806 members logging in and creating voting accounts on DOTS ( Dots Connect online voting service ) . All five ballot questions passed .

Vote 1 : Carried 76.37% ( In favour 514 , opposed 159 , abstain 12 ).

Vote 1a ( Communication Sector only ) : Carried 82.14% ( In favour 23 , opposed 5 , abstain 0 ) .

Vote 2 : Carried 81.3% ( In favour 561 , opposed 129 , abstain 9 ) .

Vote 3 : Carried 82.1% ( In favour 564 , opposed 123 , abstain 11 ) .

Vote 4 Carried 75.44% ( In favour 519 , opposed 169 , abstain 11 ) .

Vote 5 : Carried 82.25% ( In favour 570 , opposed 123 , abstain 13 ) .

Don’t let a few flurries dampen your spirits . Come on down to march with fellow members in the Annual St Patrick’s Da...
03/12/2026

Don’t let a few flurries dampen your spirits . Come on down to march with fellow members in the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade . Details in the graphic ( and on local 353 website ) . Meet on St George Street ( north of College) at 11:45am .

Another reminder to register for the online / virtual vote on your pension and health & welfare funds . The presentation...
03/12/2026

Another reminder to register for the online / virtual vote on your pension and health & welfare funds . The presentation with information on both funds , and a full description of the votes being conducted , are on the secure side of the website . To log on to the virtual meeting you must register by March 20th / 4:30pm . Virtual meeting will start at 8am on March 22nd .

One of the hottest tickets on the social calendar every year. The annual Central Ontario Building Trades Day in support ...
03/09/2026

One of the hottest tickets on the social calendar every year. The annual Central Ontario Building Trades Day in support of Hammer Heads at a Toronto Marlies game . Saturday March 21st at 4pm . Follow the details in the graphic to obtain tickets ( electronic ticket delivery via Ticketmaster ) .

Celebrating International Women’s DayThank you for all the strength you demonstrate for this local and the determination...
03/08/2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Thank you for all the strength you demonstrate for this local and the determination to fight for equality and recognition of the skills you bring to our industry.

Lest We Forget .
11/11/2025

Lest We Forget .

This coming Sunday :
11/07/2025

This coming Sunday :

Urgent update . The low rise ratification vote this evening resulted in the latest contractors offer to be rejected by t...
05/08/2025

Urgent update .

The low rise ratification vote this evening resulted in the latest contractors offer to be rejected by the membership and triggering the start of STRIKE action .

Stay tuned to social media pages and updates on secure side of the website for updates .

IMPORTANT REMINDER LOW RISE MEMBERSRatification meeting Wednesday, May 7th. Vote on contractors’ final offer. If the pre...
05/06/2025

IMPORTANT REMINDER LOW RISE MEMBERS

Ratification meeting Wednesday, May 7th.

Vote on contractors’ final offer. If the presented offer is not accepted, all low rise members will be on strike on Thursday, May 8th.

Location:
Bellagio Event Venue
8540 Jane St., Vaughan at Langstaff

Meeting sign in at 6pm and meeting starts at 7pm

Reminder of the upcoming High Rise Sector ratification meeting on Monday May 5th . Also : The Greater Toronto Electrical...
05/02/2025

Reminder of the upcoming High Rise Sector ratification meeting on Monday May 5th .

Also : The Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association proposal of language and monetary changes is available on the secure side of local 353 website .

Address

1377 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, ON
M3A3P8

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+14165103530

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