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Strike Ends: Rogers Abbotsford Agreement Ratified with Substantial Gains

Yesterday afternoon our striking Rogers Abbotsford Technicians ratified a new 5-year Collective Agreement with substantial monetary and language gains...

How Resolutions Give You a Real Voice

USW Local 1944 is now offering an evening course on what resolutions are, how they are written and passed at Union meeti...

Creating our Bargaining Committee - Ericsson

Hello Ericsson members, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the United Steelworkers! ...

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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

05 Jul, 2021

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Call for members to attend the USW’s Solidarity in Hard Times workshops: Staying Healthy and Safe

July 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 others.

Call for members to attend the USW’s Solidarity in Hard Times workshops: Staying Healthy and Safe

30 Jun, 2021

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Has your child applied yet for USW Local 1944’s 2021 Scholarships?

June 30, 2021 - Members’ children graduating from high school and registering in any post-secondary public institution have one month leftto submit their application and seize the financial opportunity of a USW Local 1944 scholarship!

Has your child applied yet for USW Local 1944’s 2021 Scholarships?

16 Jun, 2021

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Cost of Living Pay Increase

June 16, 2021 - On June 16, 2021, Statistics Canada reported the Consumer Price Index had increased 3.6% from May 2020 to May 2021, and as such, this has triggered the COLA clause in our Collective Agreement with Telus.

Cost of Living Pay Increase