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Payroll Grievance Update

As noted in our last Payroll Grievance hotline, the arbitrator originally assigned to this file has since closed their practice. A new arbitrator has...

USW is on RadioLabour, presented by Rabble

Rabble recently welcomed President Michael Phillips to their Radio Labour show to discuss Telus.

Listen to the full interview here

Attendance at USW International Convention

The Table Officers wanted to communicate proactively to members regarding the fact that the USW International Convention, which occurs every three yea...

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26 Jun, 2020

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An Update on the Concierge Grievance Settlement Proceedings

June 26, 2020 - A November 27, 2019 hotline communicated the Union’s intent to seek a ruling from the Arbitrator over the Company’s proposed compensation to our members

An Update on the Concierge Grievance Settlement Proceedings

16 Jun, 2020

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Victory for LGBTQ+ workers’ rights

June 16, 2020 - On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that their 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees from being discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender status. FINALLY!

Victory for LGBTQ+ workers’ rights

05 Jun, 2020

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Statement on the George Floyd protests

June 5, 2020 - USW Local 1944 stands in solidarity with the unprecedented groundswell of protest taking place internationally against the systemic racism faced by Black citizens, in particular from police.

Statement on the George Floyd protests

01 Jun, 2020

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COVID-19 Check-In

June 1, 2020 - During these unprecedented times it is tremendously important for members to communicate with the union and that the union communicates with its members.

COVID-19 Check-In

08 May, 2020

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Women of Steel upcoming events for May 2020

May 8, 2020 - Hello Sisters, the Women of Steel Committees of District 3 (Alberta and British Columbia) and District 6 (Ontario) are holding 3 virtual panel discussions this month.

Women of Steel upcoming events for May 2020

29 Apr, 2020

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Union grieving Shaw’s decision to lay-off

April 29, 2020 - Your Union is grieving Shaw’s recent lay-off action on several fronts, as the company conducted the lay-off in a manner that contradicts the Collective Agreement in several ways.

Union grieving Shaw’s decision to lay-off