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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...

Did you participate in the Union’s Pay in Lieu program between 1992 - 2018?

Did you participate in the Union’s Pay in Lieu program between 1992 - 2018?

Women of Steel

USW Local 1944 Women of Steel:  2025 Year in Review & 2026 Outlook

The WOS committee is committed to encouraging women members to be leaders within the local union, as a way to make the local and our union stronger.

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Check out the third publication of the Women of Steel Committee’s series addressing mental health issues
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Check out the third publication of the Women of Steel Committee’s series addressing mental health issues

September 25, 2020 - The Women of Steel Committee has been working on a series of four Special Publicationsaddressing common mental health issues, including burnout.

Check out the third publication of the Women of Steel Committee’s series addressing mental health issues

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Reminder: Only 1 week left to enter the Photo Contest and win a $500 Visa gift card!
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Reminder: Only 1 week left to enter the Photo Contest and win a $500 Visa gift card!

September 9, 2020 - Local 1944 is organizing a #photocontest1944 to honour all Telecom Workers. Members of Local 1944 have until September 15, 2020 to send their pictures at 1944.fyi/photocon-2020

Reminder: Only 1 week left to enter the Photo Contest and win a $500 Visa gift card!

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Acting President’s Statement and events on Labour Day 2020
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Acting President’s Statement and events on Labour Day 2020

September 4, 2020 - Canada is changing rapidly, with automation drastically altering the country’s economy and workforce. Low wages and unsafe working conditions seem to be the norm. Workers feel they cannot compete, and they fear that they can easily be replaced if they complain.

Acting President’s Statement and events on Labour Day 2020

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The Women of Steel Committee releases the second publication of its series addressing mental health issues
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The Women of Steel Committee releases the second publication of its series addressing mental health issues

August 26, 2020 - The Women of Steel Committee has been working on a series of four Special Publications addressing common mental health issues, including burnout. We are releasing one publication each month. All four publications are inter-linked and ready now if you wish to read ahead for further information.

The Women of Steel Committee releases the second publication of its series addressing mental health issues