Bargaining Committee Nominations Begin Today - Telus
Hello members,
Nominations for the 2027 Bargaining Committee will begin today, January 12, 2026 and will close January 25, 2026.
In order to nominate a member to the Bargaining Committee you must be a member in good standing.
Elections to the Bargaining Committee follow a two-stage process. First, we invite members to submit nominations, either nominating themselves or another member of the Telus workgroup. All nominees must formally accept their nomination. Please note that members can only nominate for, and be elected to, the Bargaining Committee position that reflects their own work category, e.g., only Appendix A Clerical members can run for, or nominate for, the Appendix A Clerical position.
After the nomination period closes, the Local will confirm acceptance with all nominees. Once confirmed, and if an election is required, all candidates will be placed on a ballot. Each candidate will have the opportunity to submit a brief statement outlining their relevant skills and experience, and why they believe they are the best choice to serve on the Bargaining Committee.
Following the conclusion of the election, the successful candidates will form your committee.
Your Bargaining Committee will include the Local President, two USW representatives, USW Staff Representative Jayson Little and Local Union Representative Steve McWhirter along with the three rank-and-file members who will be elected to the committee. The President of the Local retains the authority to appoint additional members should the need arise.
Commitment
Before nominating yourself, or someone else, please take a moment to consider the level of commitment required.
While the committee will operate on a part-time model and every effort will be made to schedule meetings during regular business hours, the workload is real. At times, long hours, evening sessions, and occasional weekend meetings may be necessary to meet bargaining demands. Travel will be required. Bargaining sessions, whether virtual or in person, are often lengthy and require detailed, verbatim note-taking.
A deep commitment to the Local, the members, and the bargaining process is essential.
We encourage all interested members to carefully consider putting their name forward or nominating a fellow member who they believe will represent the interests of the membership with integrity, diligence, and resolve. A strong, committed Bargaining Committee is essential to achieving the best possible outcome at the table and member participation in this process is a vital part of that work.
In Solidarity,
Ross Brown
Secretary Treasurer
USW Local 1944
