With a federal election set for April 28, 2025, the race is shaping up to be much closer than before. Polls have fluctuated, and as always, the outcome will be decided by the voters on election day!
Here’s a look at the current party leaders: ✅ Mark Carney – Liberal Party ✅ Pierre Poilievre – Conservative Party ✅ Yves-François Blanchet – Bloc Québécois ✅ Jagmeet Singh – New Democratic Party
🔹 Make Your Vote Count! 🔹 We encourage everyone to get informed, get involved, and build relationships within their home ridings. Your vote matters—support the candidate who stands up for trades workers and our industry!
Find important voting details, including advance polling, campus voting, and mail-in ballots, here:
✅ Early voting & mail-in ballots can help accommodate busy work schedules! Register online or call 1-800-463-6868 to check your registration, update your address, and find the best way to cast your vote.
Let’s stand together, stay engaged, and make our voices heard for a stronger future! 💪
Take care & stay safe! 🔧👷🏽♂️🇨🇦 #FederalElection2025 #TradesMatter #MakeYourVoteCount #UnionStrong #StayInformed
Please see the below message from the Local 488 Election Committee.
Thank you to all who accepted a nomination to the Local 488 Election Comittee at the January 18th meeting.
As a reminder, the intention of the Election Committee was to hold an electronic vote for our 2025 committee however, upon further review of the candidates by the Election Committee, it was determined that two (2) of the candidates are on another Committee and one (1) candidate is an employee of a Local 488 affiliate.
The following will form the Election Committee by acclamation:
Rod Boisvert
George Montgomery
Chris Oele
Russ Puchala
James Tworek
Thank you to all who volunteered for this position, congratulations to our new Committee and thank you to our previous committee members for the time and effort they put in during their tenure.
Doing It Right The 1st Time With A Safety Record SECOND To NONE
Demand for skilled trades is evident everywhere you look. With retirements on the rise, the need to fill these gaps is essential. There is still plenty of work to be done developing the resources of Northern Alberta, and our members will continue to shape this province’s major construction projects, and their ongoing maintenance, for years to come.
Pension – Higher Wages – Industry Leading Benefit Package – Working Conditions – Overtime Pay – Representation – Safety – Training
