The following shoutout from our contractor Worley @ Shell Scotford shows how our members dedication and commitment reflects the power of our Canadian Standard for Excellence. We are proud to have you part of Local 488 and keeping that bar raised. Congratulations! Well done, Brothers and Sisters!...
June 2020
Pipeline Newsletter
Friday, June 19, 2020
Good Afternoon UA Local 488 Members Due to COVID-19 we are unable to send out a Pipeline Newsletter at this time. Our Business Manager, Agents and Representatives have articles posted on our website for your viewing. Please read the following articles for up to date information regarding job sites...
Extension of EPRI Certifications
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Any EPRI certification expiring in 2020 has been extended to December 9, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read the notice below for more information.
Current Re-Opening Strategy
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Local 488 is excited to announce our current re-opening strategy with enhanced safety guidelines and operational standards. At this time, our top priority is the health and safety of our members and staff. We are collaboratively working with Alberta Health Services and the Government of Alberta to...
Apprentices with Spark Watch Certificates
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Any apprentices with valid Spark Watch Certificates, please email a copy of your certificate to stacey.bilger@local488.ca to add to our database. We are only asking for apprentice certificates at this time.
May 2020
Thank-you for your Generous Donations
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
We would like to send out a special thank-you and appreciation to our Staff and Members of Local 488, The Building Trades of Alberta, Local 47, Local 424, UFCW Local 401, Local 720 and Local 1, Bricklayers, who generously donated to the Fort McMurray Flood. It was brought to the MacAlpine...
Work Opportunity at the Inter Pipeline Polypropylene Plant
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Please read this notice concerning new work opportunities at the IPPL site with Fluor.
Proud UA Members keeping COVID-19 at bay.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Click on the link below to see how some of our members are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 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.