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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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09 Mar, 2021

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Unit 60 Abbotsford members voted 85.7% in favour of ratifying a collective agreement with Shaw

March 9, 2021 - On March 5th, 2021, a tentative agreement with Shaw was reached by our Abbotsford bargaining team, who endorsed the agreement and strongly recommended that members support its ratification.

Unit 60 Abbotsford members voted 85.7% in favour of ratifying a collective agreement with Shaw

08 Mar, 2021

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International Women’s Day 2021

March 8, 2021 - Today is International Women’s Day. Women have been paying a heavy price since the beginning of the pandemic-induced recession; they have suffered from increased gender inequality in the labour force and increased domestic violence.

International Women’s Day 2021

04 Mar, 2021

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Call for delegates to participate in the 29th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress

March 4, 2021 - The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will be holding its 3-day Convention virtually, on June 16-18, 2021, using an interactive and secure online platform.

Call for delegates to participate in the 29th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress

16 Feb, 2021

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Additional Virtual Shop Steward Training Dates in April and May

February 16, 2021 - Given the success and the record time with which the February Virtual Shop Steward Level 1 classes filled up, Local 1944 is excited to announce 3 new classes in April and May.

Additional Virtual Shop Steward Training Dates in April and May

09 Feb, 2021

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2021 Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials

February 9, 2021 - The 2021 USW Local 1944 Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials will be held on Thursday April 22, from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Pacific Time), by electronic ballot.

2021 Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials

05 Feb, 2021

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Administrator’s Announcement: Correction to my previous Announcement – TWPP Trustee election will take place at our Fall LUDM

February 5, 2021 - The election of one Telecommunications Workers Pension Plan Trustee, scheduled to occur in 2021, will be conducted at the Local Union Delegated Meeting set to take place in Fall 2021.

Administrator’s Announcement: Correction to my previous Announcement – TWPP Trustee election will take place at our Fall LUDM