The union has confirmed that Conciliator Rick Rose will file his report with the Minister of Labour on July 7, 2026, confirming that Nova Scotia Power and IBEW Local 1928 have reached an impasse in collective bargaining.
The filing of the report will trigger the 14-day cooling-off period outlined in the Nova Scotia Trade Union Act.
The union will continue to provide updates as they become available. Please share this information with others.
In Solidarity,
IBEW Local 1928 Negotiating Team
IBEW Local 1928 PLT's and PLT Apprentices
This is your chance to attend the 2026 Annual International Lineman's Rodeo. This year IBEW Local 1928 will be sending 2 teams (1 Nova Scotia & 1 Prince Edward Island).
Event Link: https://www.linemansrodeokc.com/2026/10323122
Deadline to apply to show interest is JULY 31st 2026.
Please fill out the form below and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can mail/drop it off at our office at:
Suite 204-14 McQuade Lake Cres, Beechville, NS, B3S-1B6
Thank you!
NSPI Tentative Agreement Vote Results
Thank you to every member who took the time to vote.
The majority of membership has voted in favour of strike action.
We will provide a further update with additional information soon.Please stay tuned to our official communications for the latest updates.
Thank you all.
NSPI Tentative Agreement Vote June 29th 2026
Voting on the NSPI Tentative Agreement is now open and began today, Monday, June 29 at 8:00 a.m. Voting will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
All NSPI members in good standing should have received an email on Friday, June 26 containing their unique voting PIN and instructions on how to cast their ballot.
If you have not received your voting PIN, please contact the IBEW Local 1928 office at 902-450-5366 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and our staff will assist you in retrieving your PIN.
We encourage all eligible members to take the time to vote and have your voice heard.