United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 488
Local 488 is North America’s largest pipe trades union local. We represent steamfitter/pipefitters, plumbers, welders, sprinkler fitters and refrigeration mechanics, as well as several other specialty trades.
In recent years, demand from our employers for skilled people has seen historic highs. There is plenty of steady work in Edmonton and Alberta for skilled, qualified Journeymen who are willing to deliver a good day’s work for a great day’s pay.
Local 488 represents quality journeypersons in the piping trades in Alberta, providing opportunity to skilled workers with benefits and benevolence in Alberta for over 100 years.
Stories about Working in Edmonton
A Real Sense of Community - Sam Vaitheeswaran
I traveled many parts of the world during my career as a welder and pipefitter before coming to Edmonton in 2008. And now I’m happy to call this place home.
Dinosaurs! - Aaron Krywiak & Ryley Paul
Wait...is that a dinosaur tooth?!
Five Years Ago - Rowayne Salvador
Late one night sometime in February 2004 my 2 siblings, my Dad and myself arrived at the Edmonton International Airport. “It's Canada at last!!!!” I said to myself with joy and some tears in my eyes.
From New Orleans to Edmonton - Maurice Galloway
I came to Edmonton on June 18th, 2006. After living my whole life in New Orleans, two things brought me to Edmonton.
Time For a Change - Jenn Dahlen
I promised myself that I wouldn’t work in food service for the rest of my life.
Stories about Living in Edmonton
For ETS and Edmontonians - Abayomi Charles Roberts
I was relieved to hear what seemed like a chorus of murmurs: "No problem, go ahead," from the other passengers.
Learning English: 1 2 3 - Xiaodong Gu
Do you know the I-love-you numbers game? Read about Xiaodong and her family's funny encounters with proper English and numbers.
The Yellow Beetle - Ed Jones
The most amazing thing about that game and that day was that I’d look up in the stands and see not one empty seat. I said, “These people are tough. Sitting out there for 3 to 4 hours in this kind of weather – these people are either tough or they’re crazy.”
Stories for Families and Spouses
Eclipsing Shinny - Tracey Urquhart
As I played hockey with other rookie women of all ages and backgrounds one February several years ago, we watched a lunar eclipse unfold over the outdoor rink.
Life, Hockey, and Bugs - Cam Somerville
When I grow up I want to be a writer. Fiction. I really look up to Edmonton writer Marty Chan. I’ve read every single one of his books and he came to our school. He goes to all kinds of schools.
Love Conquers All - Lisa Kozak
Never had I been more proud of my son. Or more ashamed of my own ignorance. It may have been the third day of school for them, but I was the one who learned the lesson that day.
