Matt and I go back to 2001. First day on the tools, working together on the Legends Golf Course in Niagara Falls. Same Local. Same job.
As Business Manager of Local 303 for 13 years, I've worked alongside a lot of people. I know what good leadership looks like, and I know what it doesn't. Matt Wayland is the real deal.
I watched him come up through this Local, as apprentice rep, Executive Board, President, before he ever went to the International. He didn't skip steps. He earned every one of them.
When IBEW needed someone to build a political presence in Ottawa, Matt built it. He got us access we didn't have before. He delivered results for members, for Locals, and across every sector. Matt has shown his ability to connect with new members and grow the IBEW in Canada. That's not something you can fake. That's twenty-five years of showing up and doing the work.
Now he's putting everything on the line to lead this District.
I've stood beside this man since day one. I'm proud to stand beside him today.
I'm endorsing Matt Wayland for International Vice President of the First District. He has my full support and my trust. Matt Wayland is a leader for our time. The time is now.
Mark Cherney
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 303
Matt Wayland is the type of person who will put in the work to earn the support, and trust of Local Leaders and the Members, instead of just demanding it. We need an IVP who will work with and for the Locals, instead of the Locals working for the IVP: I strongly believe Matt Wayland has shown everyone over the years that he will be that person!
TIM BUNKER
Business Manager
President IBEW Local 1133
Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council, former Business Manager and still a proud member of IBEW 2038jeff sweet
I met Matt Wayland at my first Progress Meeting in Banff Alberta in 2013. Since then I’ve come to know him as someone with integrity and who is approachable and straightforward to deal with. Matt has a strong understanding of how the organization functions and how the decisions made by our leadership affects members across Canada. He also spent many years working effectively as our Government Relations representative in Ottawa, where his knowledge and ability to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders served the organization well. Matt brings both practical experience and a clear commitment to representing the interests of all members, and I believe he would provide steady and thoughtful leadership as International Vice President for Canada.
ENDORSEMENTS
Matt Wayland has earned the support of labour leaders from across North America and members here at home. These endorsements reflect the respect Matt has built as a proven advocate for working people and a leader who believes in strong, member-driven unions.