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
Annulment and re-running of the Election of Officers
Due to an official protest of certain election results by a member who was not a candidate for election, the IBEW Canada 1st District office conducted an investigation into the allegations. The investigation reported that the process used to submit nominations and ballots contravenes the official election process of the…
Local Union Election Results
IBEW 2228 is pleased to announce the results of the Local Union Elections. They are as follows: Business Manager Paul Cameron – 112 Votes Jeff Wendt – 450 Votes Tristan Smith – 32 Votes President Glen Kautz – 201 Votes Mohammed Osman – 380 Votes Treasurer…
Officer Election 2025
Ballot kits are in the mail and are being sent to all active members of Local 2228, IBEW. These kits include a Personal Identification Number (PIN), and voting instructions. As in the past, the vote will be administered by Intelivote, an electronic voting service provider. Active members are members…
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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