United Association Local 488

10/16/2026

Important notice regarding the incident at Local 488 this morning.

Our buildings remain under lockdown until further notice.

Please see the attached notice.

10/13/2026

Attention All Members,

Please see this special offer available for ALL UA Members across Canada for a limited time at Mark's.

Thank you,

10/09/2026

🎄🎅 UA Local 488 Annual Children’s Christmas Party! 🎅🎄

The holiday season is almost here! Join us for an afternoon of Christmas fun, family, and holiday cheer 🎁✨

📅 Sunday, December 6th
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre (Northlands), 7515 118 Ave NW

❗Important Details:
• Immediate family members only — no grandchildren
• Children 12 & under receive gifts, but the whole family is welcome to attend!
• Please enter the name and age of each family member attending, including your spouse.
• Registration deadline: November 14th

⚠️A $25 no-show fee will be charged if you register but do not attend without cancelling your registration in advance.

👉 Register here:https://6hwmev5ka1v.typeform.com/to/NVoq98yz

10/09/2026

🎄Fort McMurray Residing Members – Christmas Gift Pick-Up! 🎁

Christmas is just around the corner! Fort McMurray residing members can register to pick up their family’s Christmas gifts at the FMM Office.

📍 Fort McMurray Office, 9703A Franklin Ave

📅 December 15th & 16th
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
**The office will be closed during lunch**

🎁 Please register in advance for your gift pick-up.

👉 Register here: https://6hwmev5ka1v.typeform.com/to/n7GWVAQh

09/30/2026

Edmonton Elks Discounted Tickets for Local 488 Members!!

Sisters and Brothers,

As a thank-you for Local 488’s support this season, the Edmonton Elks have provided our membership with access to discounted tickets.

Their final home game is Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM vs. Winnipeg.

Use the link below to access the discounted ticket offer.

Thank you to the Edmonton Elks for supporting our members and thank you to everyone who joined us for the Labour Day Rematch!

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

UA Local 488 Business Manager Rod McKay, Assistant Business Manager Cody Telford, and Pipeline Representative Jason Elias were proud to attend the RMD training course taking place at the RMS Welding Systems training facility.

This specialized training is helping prepare our UA members with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully execute an upcoming pipeline project for our valued signatory contractor, OJB Energy Solutions, and their client, ATCO.

We are proud to support training opportunities that strengthen the skills of our membership and help ensure our members are prepared for the major projects ahead.

09/25/2026

Sisters and Brothers,

Please see this special notification from Milwaukee on a demonstration and sales event on October 2nd, 2026!

09/17/2026

Sisters and Brothers,

Local 488 is proud to be represented at the 2026 BTA Conference in Jasper by our elected members, Special Representative Alanna Marklund and Business Manager Rod McKay, who serves as Chair of the BTA.

Thank you to everyone who represents Local 488 and to the Building Trades of Alberta for hosting a great conference.