All UA Local 488 offices will be closed on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11/20 as we commemorate those who fought for our country.
Please read the link below from our Business Manager, Rod McKay.
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
Please read this urgent COVID-19 notice below that may affect workers at Fluor.
Friday, September 18, 2020
April 2020
Please see this important notice from Business Manager Rod McKay for April 6, 2020 concerning essential services and the safety of our membership.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Please see this important notice from Business Manager Rod McKay concerning the COVID-19 virus and Local 488 operations for April 1, 2020.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: Please find attached today's Business Manager's message for March 25. Please be assured that the Officers and Staff are doing their best to ensure you have access to all critical services the Local offers. Stay safe.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: Please view today's message from Business Manager Rod McKay. Among the topics discussed are: Local 488's active engagement with Contractors and Government, Local 488 staff availability, as well as answers to frequently asked questions you may have. As always, stay safe and continue to follow the Local 488 website for all updates.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: The past few weeks have taken an enormous toll on our mental health. Please read the following Business Manager's message as Brother McKay makes some excellent suggestions on how to deal with your mental health during this time of great uncertainty.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
March 2020
Members: Please be advised that we have been informed of a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) for an individual who has recently been present at Borealis Lodge. CIVEO expects to receive notification of the individual’s test results in four to six days from today’s date. Once the individual’s test results are reported, we will provide additional details at that time.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 488 was created in Edmonton, Alberta on September 11, 1904 by seven (7) local plumbers.