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Changes to our Executive Board

We have some updates to announce regarding changes to our Executive Board. Corey Mandryk has vacated his position as Trustee after being hired into the Union office. As a result, your Executive Board passed a motion to select Neil Marshall to move from his role as Regional Executive Officer (REO) of BC into this vacant Trustee role.

TheTechUnion.ca has Launched!

It’s time for non-unionized workers throughout Canada to find their power and voice by joining our Union!

Introducing our Membership 101 Course

We are very excited to announce our brand-new Membership 101 course. This course is meant for new hires or anyone who wants to know more about their Union.

Business Solutions VSP's

Once again Telus has announced another round of VSP's, offering them to about 400 members nationally within the Telus Business Solutions and the Small-Medium Business 100 team—which handles accounts with fewer than 100 lines. As well, VSP's have been offered to approximately 80 members of SAMT and 80 members of SQET-5044, two of Telus’ Unions in Quebec.

MAP Communications Bargaining Victory

We are pleased to announce that the members at MAP Communications, part of Unit 63, have voted to accept their newly bargained agreement. The ratification vote took place on February 18, 2025, and members strongly endorsed the deal, securing significant financial gains with no concessions.

Supporting Telus Workers in Turkey - Letter Writing Campaign

With employees across the globe, it comes as no surprise to us at Local 1944 that overseas workers at Telus are unionizing for collective bargaining agreements that will secure their workers’ rights. Employees at Telus Digital (formerly Telus International) in Turkey have been dealing with low wages, psychologically exhausting working conditions, ever-increasing performance targets, a lack of job security and arbitrary dismissals.

Craft VSPs : A Disservice to Canada

Last week, Telus once again issued some 545 so-called voluntary severance packages to craft members. This group includes outside plant construction, cable repair, NOC, engineering, network operations, IP Core, and Transport. These packages were accompanied with the threat of forced relocation should Telus not receive the desired reduction in the areas they want.

RealityCheck Survey Prize Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the RealityCheck Survey! Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re excited to begin analyzing the results. The insights you’ve shared will play a crucial role in shaping the future priorities of our Union and ensuring we continue to represent your interests effectively.

AFL 54th Constitutional Convention Application

The Alberta Federation of Labour is looking forward to welcoming Local 1944 delegates to it's 54th Constitutional Convention. This year’s theme is Pushing the Workers Agenda.

Telecommunication Workers Pension Plan: Basics, Insights, and Updates

Curious about how your pension plan works, its current status, and what it means for your future? Join us for an engaging session where we break down the fundamentals of the Telecommunications Pension Plan, provide updates on its standings, and answer your key questions.

Making Sh!t Better Campaign

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The United Steelworkers are dedicated to Making Sh!t Better for all our members. Access to a washroom isn’t just a convenience—it’s a human right.