Strategic Plan

IBEW Local 1615's leadership team, which includes the office staff and the Executive Board, is committed to a policy of service to members characterized by transparency in operations and open communications. We represent over 600 technical trades and non-trades at Newfoundland Hydro, as well as representing union members working with other employers within Newfoundland & Labrador.

We know that in order to be successful, it's more important than ever that organizations have a plan. This page is an overview of strategic goals that will guide the union's activities. We hope that all members and potential members will find it informative. We welcome your feedback!

Supporting the Executive Board
The Executive Board provides strategic direction. To support it in this important role, members of the board need to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, and be provided with the information they require to work effectively as a team.

To develop and implement a plan to improve communication among the membership, the Executive Board and the IBEW office staff

To develop an orientation handbook for new board members

Engaging Existing and Potential Members
To ensure the effectiveness of the organization, members need to be involved and engaged. Communication with members needs to be timely and effective and union staff need to be visible and accessible. Strategies for organizing and meeting the needs of prospective members need to be considered.

To develop and implement a strategy to increase visibility and accessibility of IBEW office stafff 

To develop and implement a strategy to improve communication with members

To pursue opportunities to grow our union when we identify employee groups who would be a good fit

To better serve and engage members who work for contractors or who are non-traditional members of the IBEW Local 1615

Negotiating Fair Collective Agreements
Fair Collective Agreements meet the collective interests of our members while recognizing the importance of long-term, sustainable employment opportunities for all.

To successfully negotiate collective agreements between all IBEW Local 1615 members and their employers

Increasing Organizational Effectiveness
To continue to meet the needs of our members and their families, we need to ensure that we operate effectively. This includes strengthening our planning and communication processes, providing support to shop stewards, and being accountable to our members for operating in a professional, business-like way.

To develop a strategic plan for the IBEW Local 1615

To develop an orientation and training program and a "tool kit" for shop stewards

To develop a strategy to encourage shop stewards to take a stronger role

To modernize our office systems, procedures and software to operate more efficiently and better serve our members

To develop a comprehensive annual calendar of events and implement appropriate organizational tools to help office staff, our E-Board and all IBEW 1615 members to know about, and plan to participate in local activities