Who We
Represent
Local 2228 represents electronics technologists and electricians who are specialists in the installation and maintenance of electronics equipment for weather facilities, radio frequency allocation and monitoring, as well as air, land, and marine transportation systems. Our members are employed across Canada by NAV CANADA, and several Federal Government Departments including Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, National Defence, Environment And Climate Change Canada, and ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), just to name a few. Our Brookfield Power members are electricians who maintain generating station equipment in Buckingham, Quebec.
News
Officer Election 2025 – Update
The nomination period for election of officers to Local 2228 is now closed. The candidates that have been nominated for office are as follows: Business Manager and Financial Secretary / Delegate to the International Convention: Tristan Smith, Jeffrey Wendt President / Delegate to the International Convention: Mohammed Osman…
Nominations and Elections for Officers of Local Union 2228
OFFICIAL NOTICE Upon conclusion of the recent election of officers, International -Vice President Shewchuk has determined that the process followed was not consistent with the currently approved bylaws. It was ruled that the entirety of the election was done outside of the IBEW Constitution, Local 2228’s Bylaws, and the Canadian…
Upcoming Election
Members of IBEW 2228, As noted in a previous news post, we will be re-running the recent election. Election notices have now been mailed. These include all key dates, as well as details on the nomination process. If you do not receive your notice within the next week, please…
Local 2228’s stewards and representatives can help you in a variety of ways. Whether you need to file a grievance, have an occupational safety concern, need a representative to accompany you to a meeting or simply need to talk to someone, we can help.
Workplace harassment cannot be tolerated.
Every worker deserves the right to return home at the end of the day free from injury. From time to time, you may be required to work under hazardous conditions. It’s vitally important that you understand your rights and obligations under workplace safety and health legislation. Call us for more information.
Your pay is your most important benefit. It determines the value of many other benefits such as your retirement pension. It’s important that you get paid in accordance with your duties. If you’re not sure you’re being paid properly, contact the Business Office for assistance. We can help.
Stewards and representatives are more than willing and available to help you enforce the terms of your collective agreement. These aren’t just guidelines or employer policy, they are legally enforceable rights negotiated on your behalf. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your collective agreement.
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