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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...

USW is on RadioLabour, presented by Rabble

Rabble recently welcomed President Michael Phillips to their Radio Labour show to discuss Telus.

Listen to the full interview here

Attendance at USW International Convention

The Table Officers wanted to communicate proactively to members regarding the fact that the USW International Convention, which occurs every three yea...

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06 Jun, 2022

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Changes to the Executive Board

USW Local 1944 Trustee Natasha Aodan has left the employ of Telus and therefore by extension the Local’s Executive Board. However, we are very pleased to announce that the Executive Board has unanimously selected Jennifer Lyons to join the Board in this Trustee position.

Changes to the Executive Board

03 Jun, 2022

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2022 USW International Constitutional Convention

The application process is now open for members seeking to become a Local 1944 Delegate to the USW International Constitutional Convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Monday August 8th to Thursday August 11th (with travel days on August 7th and 12th).

2022 USW International Constitutional Convention

20 May, 2022

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USW Local 1944 Digital Union Board

USW Local 1944 now has a Digital Union Board! We’ve received feedback from our members that our Union boards need updating on a more consistent basis.

USW Local 1944 Digital Union Board

28 Apr, 2022

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Your #RiseUP Travelling Solidarity Flag

As members throughout our Union #RiseUP to show Telus we need an improved Collective Agreement, there’s now a new way to show your solidarity with your coworkers across the country: Sign the #RiseUP Flag!

Your #RiseUP Travelling Solidarity Flag

27 Apr, 2022

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National Day of Mourning 2022

Every year on April 28, we recognize the National Day of Mourning across Canada. This day is dedicated to remembering and honouring those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job.

National Day of Mourning 2022

27 Apr, 2022

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On the passing of Brother Keith Murphy

Local Union 1944 is heartbroken to announce the death of Brother Keith Murphy, who was killed on the job in a workplace accident in the early hours of April 12, 2022. Brother Murphy has worked as an Access Technician for Telus since 2015 and hailed out of Unit 4

On the passing of Brother Keith Murphy