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Payroll Arbitration Update

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Interim Order of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board

USW Local 1944 received an Interim Order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Read the contents here.

USW International Executive Board nomination process

The United Steelworkers is conducting an election for the positions of the International Executive Board.

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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

23 Dec, 2020

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Local 1944’s Local Union Delegated Meeting

December 23, 2020 - The Executive Board held an emergency meeting this past Saturday December 19, 2020 to deliberate on a recommendation brought forward by Administrator Omero Landi to postpone our Local Union Delegated Meeting until the fall. After a thorough discussion on the recommendation, a motion was put forward to postpone our Local Union Delegated meeting originally scheduled for March 16, 17 and 18, 2021 to the fall of 2021. With Acting President Donna Hokiro in the chair, the Executive Board voted its unanimous consent to the motion.

Local 1944’s Local Union Delegated Meeting