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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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01 Sep, 2021

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Telus Vaccination Policy announcement

September 1, 2021 - Local 1944 has reviewed yesterday’s Telus Vaccination Policy announcement, and we are in support of it. It is very important that members read the Policy and related explanatory documents carefully to fully understand what the Policy is and what it isn’t, as there already appears to be some misunderstanding of what is being required.

Telus Vaccination Policy announcement

24 Aug, 2021

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Revised International Executive Board nomination submission deadline – Sept 7th

August 24, 2021 - On July 19th, Local 1944 issued a bulletin stating that the USW International Executive Board nomination process had begun, and that the deadline for a member to submit the name of a candidate for nomination to any International Executive Board position was August 6th.

Revised International Executive Board nomination submission deadline – Sept 7th

10 Aug, 2021

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Virtual Shop Steward Level 1 Training: New dates in September

August 10, 2021 - USW Local 1944 has been providing multiple steward training classes every month since March, is continuing to do so to meet demand.

Virtual Shop Steward Level 1 Training: New dates in September

09 Aug, 2021

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Apply now to attend the 2021 Steelworkers Vote online campaign schools

August 9, 2021 - Elections matter and Steelworker involvement can make a difference. Here’s your chance to get involved: Steelworkers Vote online campaign schools will be held in September and October.

Apply now to attend the 2021 Steelworkers Vote online campaign schools

05 Aug, 2021

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Call for members to attend the USW’s Solidarity in Hard Times workshops: A Fair and Equitable Recovery

August 5, 2021 - Whether it’s lobbying for paid sick days, standing against racism, bargaining good contracts, or supporting a co-worker who is struggling to cope, USW members stand in solidarity with workers and equity-seeking groups.

Call for members to attend the USW’s Solidarity in Hard Times workshops: A Fair and Equitable Recovery

19 Jul, 2021

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USW International Executive Board nomination process

July 19, 2021 - The United Steelworkers is conducting an election for the positions of the International Executive Board. As part of the election process your Local Union will use remote electronic voting to nominate candidates for International President, International Secretary-Treasurer, International Vice President (Administration), International Vice President (Human Affairs), Canadian National Director, International Vice President at Large, International Vice President and Directors of USW Districts 3, 5 and 6.

USW International Executive Board nomination process