Convention News

The Toronto Highlanders helped kick off the 41st IBEW International Convention in style with a stirring performance Sept. 21 as Canada was honored.

Fourth District International Vice President Austin Keyser has plenty to celebrate about. Here, he is rallying his district’s delegates during the first day.

Delegates elected, from left, International Executive Council Chair Joeseph P. Calabro, International President Kenneth W. Cooper and International Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble to five-year terms.

Rep. Donald Norcross, a member of Folsom, N.J., Local 351, shows his pride in his IBEW membership while addressing delegates Sept. 22.

The Resolutions Committee steered the delegates through 61 proposed resolutions throughout the week. Committee Secretary Alvin Warwick, business manager of Winston-Salem, N.C., Local 342, is at the podium and on the big screen here Sept. 23. He is flanked by committee Chairman Patrick Hook, business manager of Columbus, Ohio, Local 683.

A delegate frames the perfect photo during the proceedings Sept. 23.

Capt. Jason Shanley of the San Diego Fire Department offered his blessings as part of the Sept. 24 session’s invocation.

Delegates participate in a show of hands during debate of a constitutional amendment Sept. 24.

A view from the wings as Paddy Kavanaugh of the Connect Trade Union in Ireland, a longtime friend of the IBEW, addresses delegates on the final day of the convention.

International President Kenneth W. Cooper brings the convention to a close Sept. 25 with a gavel made by Vacaville, Calif., Local 1245 member Joel Matthews.