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Payroll Arbitration Update

The Arbitrator has issued a decision on the Union’s preliminary request for an independent audit of company payroll information. While the Union’s req...

New Local 1944 Trustee

The Local 1944 Executive Board has appointed Isabelle Chayer of Unit 250 (ADTbyTelus) to the position of Executive Board Trustee. She is replacing Ter...

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...

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21 Oct, 2021

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Concierge arbitration win

October 21, 2021 - The Union is very happy to announce that after an eight (8) year fight we have won an arbitration worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, one of the largest damage awards against Telus in our Union's history!

Concierge arbitration win

13 Oct, 2021

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Changes to Telus’ testing requirements for COVID-19

October 13, 2021 - We have been in constant contact with Telus regarding their current requirement for COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening.

Telus has agreed with the Union that their policy needed improvement.

Changes to Telus’ testing requirements for COVID-19

01 Oct, 2021

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IEB Nomination results, Scott Lunny nominated for District 3 Director with 202 vs 47 votes

October 1, 2021 - On Wednesday, USW Local 1944 conducted nominations for the 2021 USW International Elections, to determine who, if anyone, Local 1944 would nominate for offices of the USW International Executive Board.

IEB Nomination results, Scott Lunny nominated for District 3 Director with 202 vs 47 votes

30 Sep, 2021

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 - Today, September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day has been commemorated as Orange Shirt Day since 2013.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

29 Sep, 2021

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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

27 Sep, 2021

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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