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Electric workers, INAH people survey the accidental find of the Moonstone (Coyolxauhqui), under the streets of Mexico City, February 21, 1978.

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“Towers At Montreal Blown Up,” Border Cities Star. August 19, 1931. Page 1. ---- POWER LINES DYNAMITED; BLAME STRIKERS ---- MONTREAL, Que., August 19. - Two towers carrying high tension transmission wires bringing power to the Montreal Light, Heat, and Power Company, were dynamited this morning at ten o’clock and the city was running on a curtailed supply of electric current. Crowds of workmen were hurried to the Rosemount section of Montreal where the power lines were broken. Fear was expressed by power officials that attacks would be made upon the Cedar Rapids transmission line and the city left without any power.

The broken lines were those which bring power from Shawinigan Falls.

Since the strike of some 175 linesmen of the Montreal Light, Heat, and Power Company, two weeks ago, in protest against the refusal of the company to recognize their union, there have been almost daily reports of damage to the company’s property. Many transmission line towers and poles have been damaged. The strike committee declared they had no knowledge of these acts and expressed the belief that none of the strikers were concerned. Officials of the union furthermore offered to form a protective patrol from among the strikers to guard against sabotage. The power company established armed guards at various strategic points but no arrests have been made and dynamiting of poles has continued with startling regularity.

Last night a power transmission pole at Summerica, a western suburb, was blown up and a large section of the Lakeshore Colony was in darkness for nearly three hours. ---- MONTREAL, Que., August 19. - J. W. McCallum, general secretary of the Canadian Electrical Trades Union of Montreal linesmen and helpers stated today that local officials know ‘absolutely nothing’ of the dynamiting of power lines of the Montreal Light, Heat, and Power Company in and about Montreal. These outrages, the latest of which occurred this morning have been reported almost daily since some 175 linesmen went on strike as protest against the company’s refusal to recognize the union.

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The Mexican Electrical Workers Union (SME) is Mexico’s most important independent union on the Left. Ten years ago, it was nearly destroyed. Today, its members are rebuilding through a new labor cooperative.

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High voltage - PMV Training

Introduction To High voltage course

High Voltage (HV) Switching training teaches Electrical Workers the theoretical and practical components of developing and operating switching programs. 

This course has been created with the knowledge and expertise to deliver the course in a way that equips students with the competency to carry out high-voltage switching activities safely. It is derived from the UEP12 Electricity Supply Industry-Generator Sector Training Package. The UET12 Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package is intended for electrical workers and engineers working with HV switchgear in industrial facilities and networks. 

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The Lifesaving Embrace: The Story Behind "The Kiss of Life" (1967)

In 1967, a photograph capturing an extraordinary moment of human compassion and heroism made headlines around the world. The image, dubbed “The Kiss of Life,” showed a lineman performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on his colleague who had been electrocuted. This electrifying photograph not only captured the hearts of millions, but also served as a testament to the importance of teamwork and…

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“Barbers, Electricians Ask Higher Wages,” Toronto Globe. April 26, 1912. Page 8. ----- FORMER CALLS A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SITUATION --- Seven hundred barbers want $12 a week, and half over $18.

Three hundred electrical workers want 45 cents an hour instead of 40.

Both the Barbers’ Union and the Electrical Workers’ Union discussed the wage question last night. The Barbers’ Union, now two hundred strong, is having an open meeting a week from next Sunday to deal especially with the question.

The Electrical Workers’ agreement, providing for a minimum of 40 cents an hour, expires about June 1, and the new one will call for 45 cents. The union has been negotiating with the civic Hydro-electric for an eight-hour day, but the difficulty has not yet been settled.

The Plasterers’ Union elected the following officers last night: - President, D. Webber; Vice-President, William Neal; Financial Secretary, James Ward; Corresponding Secretary, W. J. Hamilton; Treasurer, F. Leech; Tyler, Thomas Boston.

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When unionism pulled no punches...

- from the UE News (United Electrical Workers), March 30, 1951

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“C.S. Jackson Unconditionally Freed From Internment Camp,” Toronto Star. December 20, 1941. Page 1. ----- Clarence S. Jackson, international vice-president for Canada of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America, has been released from an internment camp. Arrested by R.C.M.P. last June during the strike of Canadian General Electric workers here, Jackson arrived back in Toronto today.

‘I got out because there was no reason for being put in. The government gave me no statement. They just told me I was unconditionally released and put me on board a train for Toronto,’ he said.

Jackson’s release coincide with the quashing yesterday of convictions registered against 15 employees of C.G.E. on charges of striking illegally.

J. L. Cohen, his lawyer, who had fought for Jackson’s release since his internment, was notified by the department of justice that his efforts were successful. ‘The minister of justice, on the recommendation of the advisory committee which heard this man’s objection to detention has directed that he be released.’

‘The main thing now is to get back to work, to help Canadian workers to organize for a maximum war effort,’ Jackson said.