To be eligible to run for any position in the Officer Elections you must meet the following criteria:
You must be a Journeyman member in good standing for a period of two (2) years from the date of the nomination meeting.
Dues must be paid up to and including September 2025.
Campaigning cannot begin until nominations have been completed and campaign material or stickers will be limited to the dispatch hall.
Self nominations will be accepted. A reminder to send in a letter to the attention of the president if you are not going to be at the meeting. The letter must state what position you are nominating/running for, and must include your name, and UA card number.
Submissions for the Campaign Literature Newsletter are due on October 20, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. Submissions will not be accepted after this time.
Once you are deemed eligible to run, you will get a package that includes a form to fill out if you wish to have a scrutineer. The package also includes a form that must be filled out and handed in at the meeting, along with the Campaign Rules for Candidates.
**Self-Nominations can be emailed to the President: daniel.watson@local488.ca
Please make sure that your address is up to date to ensure you receive a ballot.
The Alberta Pipe Trades College is offering the EPRI Rigging Certification Course from June 8-12, 2026, at the Local 488 Training Centre in Edmonton. Designed for experienced UA journeypersons, this advanced course provides specialized training in safe rigging practices and the skills required to work as certified rigging specialists.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of industry best practices, safety requirements, and the complexities involved in rigging operations within industrial environments. A strong rigging background and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience are required.
Space is limited. To register, contact Alberta Pipe Trades College at 780-488-1266. The course fee is $60.
On March 14, 2026, voting will take place in person at the Local Union 488 Dispatch Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The ballots will be counted on Monday, March 16, 2026, and the results will be posted on the Local Union 488 website (local488.ca) by end of day Tuesday, March 17, 2026
