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Strike Ends: Rogers Abbotsford Agreement Ratified with Substantial Gains

Yesterday afternoon our striking Rogers Abbotsford Technicians ratified a new 5-year Collective Agreement with substantial monetary and language gains...

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Commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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07 Oct, 2019

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Administrators’ Announcement - October 7, 2019

October 7, 2019 - We wish to advise everyone that Jordan Mohle has resigned from his Trustee position on the Local 1944 Executive Board. We thank Brother Mohle for all the work that he contributed since taking on this role in 2016. We are pleased to inform that Ross Brown, a Plant brother working at Telus in the Lower Mainland of BC, has stepped up to take on the role of Trustee.

Administrators’ Announcement - October 7, 2019

04 Oct, 2019

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Brother Peter Massy

October 4, 2019 - On Wednesday, September 25th, Peter Massy, a legendary activist of our predecessor Union, the Telecommunications Workers Union, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Brother Peter Massy

03 Oct, 2019

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District 6 Women’s Committee workshop on October 5, 2019

October 3, 2019 - The USW District 6 Women’s Committee and USW Local 1998 will be co-hosting a one-day workshop on October 5th in Toronto, ON, under the theme “Women can make it happen: Finding your balance and your voice.”

District 6 Women’s Committee workshop on October 5, 2019

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