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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...

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03 Feb, 2021

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Administrator’s Announcement: Changes to the Executive Board – February 2021

February 3, 2021 - I wish to inform you that Denise Chisholm has resigned from the Local 1944 Executive Board owing to personal reasons. We are grateful for all of the many years of activism that Denise has given to our Local. There are few areas of membership representation that Denise has not turned her skills and effort to. She served for almost an entire two terms as a Regional Executive Officer for BC.

Administrator’s Announcement: Changes to the Executive Board – February 2021

01 Feb, 2021

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Virtual Shop Steward Training is Here!

February 1, 2021 - We are very excited to announce USW Local 1944’s first ever program of cross-country, VIRTUAL Shop Steward Level 1 training, using a brand new, practical curriculum created specifically for Local 1944’s unique needs.

Virtual Shop Steward Training is Here!

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21 Jan, 2021

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Call for delegates to participate in the 52nd Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour

January 21, 2021 - The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) will be holding its 3-day Constitutional Convention virtually, on May 13-15, 2021.

Call for delegates to participate in the 52nd Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour

18 Jan, 2021

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Telus’ Ergonomic and Internet Subsidies are not enough

January 18, 2021 - By now, you may have seen management’s January 14th email announcing Telus’ Ergonomic Subsidy and Internet Subsidy for those who qualify to enter the “At Home Agent Evolution” program in Q2.

Telus’ Ergonomic and Internet Subsidies are not enough

13 Jan, 2021

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2021 USW National Aboriginal Committee Connecting Circles

January 13, 2021 - From January to May 2021, the USW National Aboriginal Committee will be hosting an online series of “Connecting Circles”, with the goal of advancing Indigenous rights in our workplaces and in society.

2021 USW National Aboriginal Committee Connecting Circles

11 Jan, 2021

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Thank you for participating in the 2021 USW / Telus Bargaining Survey

January 11, 2021 - Thanks to all of you who completed the 2021 USW / Telus Bargaining Survey. There was massive participation, more than double what we have seen for any other survey conducted in the past several years! In particular, we heard a lot of feedback that members appreciated the depth of questions about your work experience and bargaining priorities, and the many opportunities to provide open-ended feedback.

Thank you for participating in the 2021 USW / Telus Bargaining Survey