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: October 29th, 2024 03:00 PM *Times are in EST* We strongly encourage all active Stewards to attend if possible. The office will be sending…
Volunteers for the Veterans Committee are being sought by IBEW Local 2228
The IBEW first district Canada has sent a request to all locals, requesting that veterans help others who have served join the IBEW. Anybody who met the following requirements while serving in the military forces, whether domestically or abroad, and is an IBEW member of 2228 considered a veteran…
IBEW Local 2228 2024 Building Corporation Annual General Meeting
Members of IBEW Local 2228, There will be a meeting of our Building Corporation at the Executive board meeting in Halifax on Thursday, October 10th at 2:00pm local (ADT) time. It is planned that a motion will be tabled at this meeting to sell the parking lot of our Business…
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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