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Telus Bargaining Committee Nomination Results and Election Details - Appendix A or C Clerical

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February 11, 2026
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Hello members,

 

The nomination process for the Telus Bargaining Committee is now complete. We are pleased to report that 2 members have put their names forward to serve on your committee from Appendix A or C.

 

A message from each candidate is included with this email for your review. 

 

Please take a few moments to read this message carefully, it contains all the key details about the upcoming election and how you can participate. 

 

Voting Details 

You will receive your ballot and voting instructions by February 9, 2026. 

Each member will receive a unique Elector ID and password to access the online voting system. 

Please read the ballot email carefully, as it will include step-by-step voting instructions. 

Polling Times: 

  • Opens: Monday, February  9 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) 

  • Closes: Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 

 

The voting window spans several days to accommodate all time zones and shift schedules. You can vote from anywhere, as long as you have access to your voting email. 

 

Ballot Information 

  • Your ballot will list all candidates you are eligible to vote for. 

  • You must vote for a candidate or choose to abstain. 

  • Results will be published shortly after the polls close. 

 

Committee Representation 

To ensure fair representation, the top candidates will be selected from within each Appendix outlined below: 

  • 1 Craft member from Appendix A  

  • 1 Clerical member from Appendix A or C  

  • 1 Craft or Clerical member from Appendix B  

 

This structure reflects the composition of our membership while ensuring we bring the strongest possible team forward. The President also retains the right to appoint a member-at-large if needed to support the process. 

 

Need Help Voting? 

If you have trouble voting or do not receive your ballot, please contact the Union Office: 



Phone: 604-437-8601 

Email: contact@usw1944.ca  

 

On Monday February 9th, please take a few minutes to vote. The members you elect will represent you in negotiating your next collective agreement with your employer. 

 

In solidarity, 

Ross Brown 

Secretary Treasurer 

USW Local 1944

 

Candidate Biographies for the Bargaining Committee Election 

 

Below are the nominees for the Appendix A or C clerical position on the upcoming Telus Bargaining Committee, each accompanied by a brief personal statement. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. 

Robin Navin

 

I have worked at Telus for nearly 19 years across home, mobility, and business services call centres, giving me firsthand knowledge of these roles. Over that time, I have witnessed the steady erosion of working conditions, job security, and respect on the job. Members are micro-managed to the second and treated as disposable. This is unacceptable.

 

I bring extensive union experience, having served as Unit Chair, Secretary, Councillor, Shop Steward, National Executive Board member, and currently as a National Trustee.

I have served on numerous committees and am a full member of the Health and Safety Policy Committee representing clerical workers. As a USW 1944 facilitator, I have trained and mentored shop stewards to stand up for our members.

 

I hold the company accountable. I have filed more grievances than any other shop steward and consistently fought for fair and equal treatment, with a strong resolution record that proves when I fight, we win. Telus does not intimidate me, and I am ready to fight at the bargaining table.

 

In the last round of bargaining, I helped organize practice pickets, engagement events, and national campaign strategy. Running for the bargaining committee is the next natural step. I have completed Level 3 of the USW International Leadership Development Program focused on bargaining, and I am ready to put that training to work. This round will be different. We need a strong, united committee that will fight for all members, everywhere.

 

 

Gitika Sharma

 

My name is Gitika Sharma, and I’m running for the Bargaining Committee because I truly believe in union power and worker solidarity. The rights we have today weren’t handed to us, instead, they were won because workers stood together. I’ve seen and experienced many of the issues our members face firsthand, and I know how much these challenges affect our daily work and our lives outside of it.

 

I want to be at the bargaining table representing real member concerns, standing firm, and pushing back against any attempt by the company to weaken or divide us. I believe in open, honest bargaining that puts members first.

I’ll listen, speak up, and fight for fair wages, strong benefits, job security, and respectful working conditions, because when we stay united, we’re stronger, and that’s how we win.

 

In Solidarity,

Gitika Sharma