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The Local has been informed that Nav Canada will be introducing a Mandatory Vaccination Policy. The company has a management right to do so under the law and the collective agreement. The Local had a very brief window of opportunity to provide (…)

“Catch-up payments” were issued on September 1st, 2021 to eligible individuals through their regular pay.   A breakdown of their damages pay is available in MyGCPay or members can visit General compensation for damages (…)

Brothers and Sisters of IBEW local 2228, I would like to wish everybody a happy Labour day and while I am tempted to use this opportunity to tell a story about the 'eight hour movement', I am confident that a group as tech savvy as we are can find (…)

IBEW 2228 and other public service unions have been in discussions with the employer regarding vaccine requirements for public service workers and federally regulated employees returning to the workplace. These discussions are ongoing and we are (…)

I am honoured to announce that Local 2228’s Assistant Business Manager, Meaghan Olmstead has been appointed to the Employment Equity and Pay Equity committees at the Canadian Labour Congress.   The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest (…)

Earlier today, an article was released by CBC detailing that MPs have formally requested Nav Canada executives relinquish their bonuses that they have received during the pandemic totalling 7 million dollars. The article can be found by following (…)

IBEW 2228 is pleased to announce the results of the Local Union Elections. They are as follows:   Business Manager Patrick Bourassa – 115 votes Paul Cameron – 217 votes   President Dave Cupples – 119 votes Jeff (…)

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 (…)

It has come to the Local’s attention that the French Election packages mailed to members contained some errors. The list of acclamations included the President and Vice-President positions, which will be decide via an election.   The (…)

The following candidates have been elected as delegates to represent Local 2228 at the 40th IBEW International Convention.