Founded more than 80 years ago by engineers who wanted better working conditions, the Society of United Professionals now has members in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Among the organizations United Professionals’ members work for are Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One, Bruce Power, Independent Electricity System Operator, Legal Aid Ontario, Inergi, Toronto Hydro, Electrical Safety Authority, Ontario Energy Board, National Judicial Institute, and Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic.

In 2024, we celebrated our 80^th anniversary. Check out our 80 Years United webpage for articles, interviews, pictures, and to order your commemorative anniversary book.

Today the Society represents over 10,000 members in both the legal and energy sectors. We are a proud member (Local 160) of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). Based in Washington, D.C., the IFPTE represents a variety of professionals, including lawyers, judges, social workers, scientists and accountants and has 90,000 members across North America.

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