Electricians in southeast, central and northern parts of New Brunswick took to the picket lines about a month ago, along with carpenters in Fredericton.
Province says labour strikes are impacting projects
Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Members of Local 1555 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which represents workers in southeast New Brunswick, started striking last month. (Hope Edmond/CBC)
Hundreds of skilled trades workers from three different unions in New Brunswick are on strike for wage increases and wage parity, and according to the provincial government, the dispute has had an impact on projects.
Members of Locals 1555 and 2166 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers took to the picket lines last month, as did carpenters in Fredericton, part of Local 1386 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
“The Department of Transportation has experienced disruptions to some of its projects as a result of ongoing labour action involving the carpenters’ and electrical workers’ unions,” said spokesperson Jacob MacDonald.
“As this is an evolving situation,
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