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 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
Quarterly National Steward Meeting
Hello Local 2228 Stewards, We are pleased to be continuing with the Quarterly National Steward’s calls in 2024. The next meeting date is: April 29th, 2025 at 4:00pm *Times are in EST* We strongly encourage all active Stewards to attend if possible. The office will be sending…
Notice of Nominations
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: Paul Cameron, Jeff Wendt, Tristan Smith President / Delegate to the International Convention:…
Nasittuq Bargaining Update
On April 8th, the Local and the Nasittuq Corp. exchanged proposals to formally begin the negotiating process on the wage reopener article. The week of bargaining consisted of discovery and clarification discussions with respect to a few non-monetary articles of the collective agreement. One article of clarification regarding Vacation accrual…
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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