Who We
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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 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
Énergie La Lièvre – Ratification of the Tentative Agreement
I am pleased to announce that the tentative agreement reached on February 27, 2025, was ratified by the members on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, through a secret ballot vote supervised by Brother François Huard. The agreement was approved with a 93% acceptance rate. Your collective agreement has therefore been renewed…
Appointment of Western Business Representative
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brother Paul Sly to the position of Western Business Representative. Paul will begin working for the Local as of April 1st. Paul is currently an Electronics Engineering Technologist with the Canadian Coast Guard in Vancouver B.C. Paul brings a wide range of…
Collective Bargaining Énergie La Lièvre – Conclusion of a Tentative Agreement
Dear Colleagues at Énergie La Lièvre, I have the honor and pleasure of informing you that the union and the employer have reached a tentative agreement for the renewal of the collective agreement, which will cover the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029. I would like…
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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