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Take a moment to vote today in the USW International Election nomination

September 29, 2021 - Today is voting day to determine who, if anyone, Local 1944 nominates for offices of the USW International Executive Board. Eligible members can cast their vote from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm (Pacific Time).

HOW TO VOTE

Take a moment to vote today in the USW International Election nomination

EI available while waiting for Short Term Disability claim approval

September 27, 2021 - The Union is seeing an increase in grievances regarding denial of Short Term Disability claims. As we know, the appeal process can in some cases take considerable time. With these wait times, some members have felt the need to return to work prior to their medical leave end date since they are often unsure of the appeal outcome, and are not receiving pay.

EI available while waiting for Short Term Disability claim approval

Voter HelpLine opens Monday for USW International Election nomination

September 23, 2021 - Over the last week, USW Local 1944 members should have received a package containing voting instructions and a unique PIN for the upcoming USW International Election nomination vote on Wednesday, September 29th.

Voter HelpLine opens Monday for USW International Election nomination

Have you received your Cost of Living Pay Increase?

September 10, 2021 - On June 16, 2021, the USW Local 1944 released a Hotline entitled “Cost of Living Pay Increase”. It has been brought to our attention that a number of members covered under Appendix B (ON/QC) have not received their 0.6% wage increase pursuant to Article 24 Cost of Living Allowance of the collective agreement.

Have you received your Cost of Living Pay Increase?

President’s Statement and events on Labour Day 2021

September 3, 2021 - “As mentioned previously, bargaining with Telus will start next month.

President’s Statement and events on Labour Day 2021

Telus should treat National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a full stat holiday, rather than offering half-measures

September 2, 2021 - The federal government recently made September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday, as a small step toward reconciliation with the First Peoples of Canada.

Telus should treat National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a full stat holiday, rather than offering half-measures