News & Events

We are excited to announce our annual Family Day Weekend Hockey Game! Please note, the game is during the weekend, not on the holiday date of February 17th.

Details:

Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Rogers Place (10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton)

Price: $10 per ticket

Ticket Limit: 20 per member

Important Information:

• Tickets are first come, first served until sold out.

• Physical tickets will be distributed at the venue before the game.

Arrival & Check-In:

• Registration will be set up inside Ford Hall under the Molson Oil Derrick.

• Members must present their UA card or confirmation email at check-in.

Payment & Registration:

Payments can be made via e-transfer to entertainment.committee@local488.ca. Please include “Hockey Game,” the number of tickets, and your UA card number in the memo.

We hope that everyone’s got their poker face ready… Join us at our second annual tournament and show it off!

Details:

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025

Location: Yellowhead Casino (12464 153 St. NW, Edmonton)

Entry Fee: $130.00

• 2:00 PM – Cards in the air

• Each player will receive a cardholder

• Top 5 payout

• Winner receives a trophy

• No refunds after February 24, 2025

A private room has been reserved, and Local 488 flags will mark the entrance. Players will receive a $20.00 refund for food or drinks at the event.

Payment & Registration:

Payments can be made in person or via e-transfer to entertainment.committee@local488.ca. If paying via e-transfer, please include the player’s name, UA card number, and “Poker Tournament” in the message.

Everyone has been waiting to know the details of the waterpark event that is hosted each year. We are happy to say that the registration is now open! See below for the details:

Date: March 8, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Price: $20 per ticket

Ticket Limit: 10 per member

Important Information:

• Tickets are first come, first served until sold out.

• Physical tickets will be distributed at the event—please bring your UA card or confirmation email.

• Children ages 2 and under are free and will not need a ticket

• All attendees, including chaperones, will require a ticket

Arrival & Check-In:

• A registration table will be located outside the waterpark entrance, beside the bridge on the main floor.

• Members must visit our booth to receive their tickets before entry.

Tubes will be provided at no extra charge for all members. We ask that members do not reserve tubes to ensure fair access for everyone. Please note that food, drinks, and additional services inside the waterpark are not covered by Local 488.

Payment & Registration:

Payments can be made via e-transfer to entertainment.committee@local488.ca. Please include “WEM Event,” the number of tickets, and your UA card number in the memo.

Attention All Members,

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. 

Attention All Members,

The following courses are about to be cancelled due to lack of attendees.

• Controlled Bolting
• Journeyman to B Pressure

Please sign up for these courses in order to secure a position and allow our school to put on these courses.

Call : 780-488-1266 for more information!

Controlled Bolting

Journeyman To B Pressure

Dear Members,

At our recent listening campaign, the membership expressed a strong desire to support other unions and participate in initiatives that strengthen the labor movement. In alignment with this commitment, we are sharing two important letter campaigns from the WBDLC and CLC.

Please see the following posts to learn more and take action if you choose. Your solidarity matters in advocating for the rights of unionized workers everywhere.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our collective strength.

In solidarity,

UA Local 488 PAC

Support CUPE Locals 2545 and 2559 in their fight against Bee-Clean, a company undermining union workers on the picket line.

Our Support Workers Deserve Better campaign is live! To hold Bee-Clean accountable, please participate by filling out the form and sending a pre-drafted email.

Join the campaign here: Support Workers Deserve Better

Please support CUPW and 55,000 postal workers fighting for a fair deal. For over 150 years, Canada Post has been a vital public service, but it is now under threat from privatization, job losses, and service cuts.

Join us in standing with postal workers to protect and strengthen this essential service. Send a message to decision-makers by using this campaign link:
Stand with Postal Workers.

Please share widely and encourage others to take action! Together, we can preserve Canada Post for future generations.

Join us for a FREE Community Skate & Supper on Sunday, December 22, from 3:30–6 PM at Centerfire Place! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for skating, great food, and community fun.

This is a chance to connect, build relationships, and show how unions bring people together. We’ll also have a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in learning more about our work.

If you can attend or support—whether by helping out, spreading the word, or just showing up—it would mean a lot.

Hope to see you there for a memorable afternoon!