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Register for our Bargaining 101 Course

Hello members,USW Local 1944 is offering a Bargaining 101 Sip & Learn for members who want to better understand the bargaining process. ...

Resolutions to the Local Union Delegated Meeting

Every three years, delegates from every Unit across Canada come together at the Local Union Delegated Meeting (LUDM). The LUDM is the highest governin...

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...

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09 Sep, 2020

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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!

04 Sep, 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

26 Aug, 2020

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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

20 Aug, 2020

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Bargaining Committee and Local Union Delegated Meeting Delegate election processes

August 20, 2020 - As mentioned in the Acting President’s Message of August 19, 2020, Local 1944 is about to begin the process of electing members of the Local 1944 – Telus Bargaining Committee, and Unit Delegates to the Local Union Delegated Meeting, taking place March 16-18, 2021.

Bargaining Committee and Local Union Delegated Meeting Delegate election processes

11 Aug, 2020

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Working off the Clock and the Benefit of a Daily Diary

August 11, 2020 - Is the volume of work expected in your day so much that you cannot get through all the work assigned? Are your job metrics unrealistic? To keep up with expectations, are you reading work emails and completing work off the clock? Are you working before your shift start to get a jump on things in hopes of staying off the radar?

Working off the Clock and the Benefit of a Daily Diary

06 Aug, 2020

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Enter the Contest and win one of three $500 Visa gift cards!

August 6, 2020 - As announced earlier this month, and to honour all Telecom Workers that allow Canadians to work from home, Local 1944 is organizing a contest. The challenge is simple: Display our “Thanks To All Telecom Workers” poster in the most creative and effective way. You could win one of three $500 Visa gift cards!

Enter the Contest and win one of three $500 Visa gift cards!