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Members of IBEW 2228. Working with Alison, a massive open online course provider, I have setup a portal for our members to receive free training. While Alison’s courses are always free, as a gesture from one social enterprise to another, our (…)

I am pleased to announce that a new tentative agreement between the IBEW LU 2228 and Yellow Pages was reached on April 22, 2022.    The new agreement is a four-year contract starting January 1st, 2022 and ending December 31st, 2025. The (…)

TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings: In the past weeks we have watched the horrific events in Ukraine unfold. Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has sent a shockwave throughout the world. However, at a time when there has (…)

I'm pleased to report that our Rogers bargaining unit has ratified the tentative agreement reached on March 2, 2022.   The voting result is:   100% In Favour of ratification   The new agreement covers the period is from January (…)

Dear Members, We are pleased to be offering Steward Training Courses throughout this year.  The courses will be offered as follows: Montreal QC April 5th and 6th from 8 am – 4 pm Open to all FRENCH SPEAKING stewards only.   (…)

TO ALL IBEW FIRST DISTRICT LOCAL UNIONS Greetings:   It’s back! Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s cash draw the IBEW First District International Representatives are once again holding our annual draw, making the top (…)

I am pleased to announce a new tentative agreement between the IBEW LU 2228 and Rogers Media Inc. covering City TV and Omni in the Edmonton Market.   The new agreement is a four-year deal starting January 1st, 2022 and ending December 31st, (…)

The IBEW is proud, once again to be working collaboratively with Nasittuq Corporation while representing its unionized employees who maintain the crucial National Defence equipment on Canada’s North Warning system (NWS). In Canada, the NWS (…)

Greeting’s members of Local 2228. It has come to the attention of the Local that several members have yet to fill out an application form to become an active member or a member in good standing. Even though a member is paying union dues and (…)

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,   An interest arbitration hearing took place to settle outstanding bargaining items on February 7th 2022 for our Hydro Pontiac members. The outcome of this hearing was a binding arbitral award settling all (…)