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Scholarships

USW Local 1944 2026 Annual Scholarships

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

Did you participate in the Union’s Pay in Lieu program between 1992 - 2018?

Did you participate in the Union’s Pay in Lieu program between 1992 - 2018?

Women of Steel

USW Local 1944 Women of Steel:  2025 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook

The WOS committee is committed to encouraging women members to be leaders within the local union, as a way to make the local and our union stronger.

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Black Friday Compulsory OT issues

USW Local 1944 is aware of Telus’ abuse of compulsory overtime language under the Collective Agreement. In response, we are filing a policy grievance against the practice of forcing compulsory overtime when members already have scheduled vacations. We are also supporting the filing of grievances where the scheduling of compulsory overtime violates other provisions of the Canada Labour Code.

Black Friday Compulsory OT issues

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Support your Bargaining Committee with 97% Strike Mandate Backgrounds, Twibbons, and more
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Support your Bargaining Committee with 97% Strike Mandate Backgrounds, Twibbons, and more

We’ve posted various materials on our Digital Union Board that promote the amazing 97% Strike Mandate you gave your Committee and other bargaining-related materials.

Support your Bargaining Committee with 97% Strike Mandate Backgrounds, Twibbons, and more

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Call for Delegates for the 60th Constitutional Convention BC Federation of Labour
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Call for Delegates for the 60th Constitutional Convention BC Federation of Labour

The BC Federation of Labour holds its 60th Constitutional Convention from November 21 to 25, 2022. If you are interested in being a USW Local 1944 Delegate, please submit your application here.

Call for Delegates for the 60th Constitutional Convention BC Federation of Labour

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You aren't impressed!
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You aren't impressed!

When the Company chose to bargain directly with YOU last week by emailing you a summary of their offer on the same day they presented it to your Bargaining Committee, they were attempting to undermine your Union. They felt that they had the ‘pulse’ of the Members and that you’d buy what they were selling.

You aren't impressed!