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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 Sep, 2019

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Global Climate Strike happening on September 27, 2019

September 26, 2019 - Tomorrow, September 27, people around the world will march to join a truly global movement for the climate. As union activists, we are directly involved in addressing climate change, as it will increase economic inequalities, affect our jobs, hurt our families and communities.

Global Climate Strike happening on September 27, 2019

13 Sep, 2019

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Final resolution of a grievance for our members at Telus

September 13, 2019 - Earlier this week, 91 members in Units 207 and 213 from Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, received a letter advising them of a grievance resolution that applies to their work group, providing for a lump sum payout of $1,000 each.

Final resolution of a grievance for our members at Telus

03 Sep, 2019

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Administrators’ Announcement - September 3, 2019

September 3, 2019 - Further to our announcement of Donna Hokiro as Temporary Acting President of Local 1944, we are pleased to advise that Pierre-Luc Dick, the current Regional Executive Officer for Quebec, has accepted our invitation to step up and take on the role as Acting Vic

Administrators’ Announcement - September 3, 2019

30 Aug, 2019

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Administrators’ Announcement - August 30, 2019

August 30, 2019 - We wish to advise everyone that Donna Hokiro has been appointed Temporary Acting President of Local 1944 during Isabelle Miller’s absence. Further announcements will be made next week as we backfill additional vacancies.

Administrators’ Announcement - August 30, 2019

30 Aug, 2019

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Labour Day 2019

August 30, 2019 - On Monday, September 2, 2019, and throughout the weekend, we celebrate Labour Day.

Labour Day 2019

09 Aug, 2019

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Creation of the Grievance Committee

Announcement from the Administrator for August 9, 2019 August 9, 2019 - I am pleased to announce that we have established a Grievance Committee for Local 1944. The creation of this new Committee is a key component of our overall Strategic Plan that was developed by President Isabelle Miller with the assistance of District 3 Director, Steve Hunt and myself.

Creation of the Grievance Committee