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
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…
Notice of Candidate Withdrawing from Election
The Local has been informed that Francois St-Amand has withdrawn his name from the Recording Secretary election. Unfortunately, mailing material had already been prepared prior to this notification. Members will see Francois’ name on the mailing material, but it will not appear on the official ballot when voting. In Solidarity,…
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…
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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