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
Appointment of Region 2 Executive Board Member Representing Nunavut and Quebec
With special dispensation from the International President of the IBEW and following a unanimous vote of the Executive Board, we are proud to announce the appointment of Brother François Isabel as the Executive Board Member representing Region 2. François currently works with Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and brings…
Business Manager Update
Members of IBEW 2228, As mentioned in a previous post, I have been working on our members’ list with the goal of creating several smaller lists that will need to be verified by local stewards, officers, and members I would like to share the information contained in our current list…
Bargaining update #1 – Hydro Pontiac Services Inc.
Local 2228 began collective bargaining this week in Gatineau, with Hydro Pontiac Services Inc. While a tentative agreement has not yet been reached, the parties have converged on several issues, notably benefits, leave, and premiums. The only item still outstanding is wages, where we continue to work to close the…
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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