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20 Jun, 2025

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Historic Anti-Scab Legislation comes into Law Today

On June 20th, after decades of relentless activism, organizing, and advocacy, Bill C-58 will officially ban the use of Scabs in federally regulated sectors during strikes or lockouts. Employers who violate this law will face fines of up to $100,000 per day.

Historic Anti-Scab Legislation comes into Law Today

19 Jun, 2025

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Local 1944 Rogers Technicians in Abbotsford On Strike for Equal Pay and Fair Bargaining

Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., members of Local 1944, are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. this morning.

Local 1944 Rogers Technicians in Abbotsford On Strike for Equal Pay and Fair Bargaining

13 Jun, 2025

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Over 30 Workplace Accommodation Grievances Resolved!

Last year, Telus rolled out a Return to Office policy impacting nearly 1,000 Customer Experience workers — and redeployed over 150 Ontario members to Quebec.

Over 30 Workplace Accommodation Grievances Resolved!

10 Jun, 2025

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USW Local 1944 Annual Scholarships

Every year, USW Local 1944 offers 7 scholarships to members’ children graduating from high school and registering in any post-secondary public institution:

USW Local 1944 Annual Scholarships

09 Jun, 2025

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Unit 60 Members in Abbotsford Vote Unanimously to Reject Rogers Latest Offer

On Friday night, members of USW Local 1944 Unit 60 at Rogers in Abbotsford voted unanimously to reject the Company’s latest offer. Following the rejection, Unit 60 members proceeded to a strike vote and delivered a decisive message to Rogers, voting 100% in favour of strike action.

Unit 60 Members in Abbotsford Vote Unanimously to Reject Rogers Latest Offer

16 May, 2025

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Payroll Grievance Update

As noted in our last Payroll Grievance hotline, the arbitrator originally assigned to this file has since closed their practice. A new arbitrator has now been agreed upon and formally appointed.

Payroll Grievance Update

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Historic Anti-Scab Legislation comes into Law Today

Local 1944 Rogers Technicians in Abbotsford On Strike for Equal Pay and Fair Bargaining

Over 30 Workplace Accommodation Grievances Resolved!

USW Local 1944 Annual Scholarships

Unit 60 Members in Abbotsford Vote Unanimously to Reject Rogers Latest Offer

Payroll Grievance Update