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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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The Results are in! Member feedback on “To Pee or Not to Pee”
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The Results are in! Member feedback on “To Pee or Not to Pee”

January 27, 2020 - On Dec 11th we sent a communication detailing members reporting that they are no longer allowed to use company time for a Bio Break, while other members report they are not having any “blow back”. 

The Results are in! Member feedback on “To Pee or Not to Pee”

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Recent changes to Part III of the Canada Labour Code
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Recent changes to Part III of the Canada Labour Code

January 24, 2020 - The federal government's budget implementation legislation for 2017 and 2018 (Bills C-63 and C-86) included extensive changes to Part III of the Canada Labour Code ("CLC" or "the Code"), which sets out minimum employment standards for employers operating under federa

Recent changes to Part III of the Canada Labour Code

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Telus CCTS complaints up 71%, and we’re not surprised
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Telus CCTS complaints up 71%, and we’re not surprised

January 20, 2020 - Recently an internal communication was sent to members by Telus management with explanations for the dramatic increase in complaints filed against Telus to the CCTS (Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services), as mentioned in the linked article below.

Telus CCTS complaints up 71%, and we’re not surprised

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Invitation to attend the 3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers
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Invitation to attend the 3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers

January 17, 2020 - Members of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) are invited to apply to attend the USW Third National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers, that will take place on April 15-16 in Toronto, Ontario. 

Invitation to attend the 3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers

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Ledcor Strike: Do you know who you are allowing into your home or business?
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Ledcor Strike: Do you know who you are allowing into your home or business?

January 10, 2020 - Unionized Ledcor (LTS) Employees in BC, unionized with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 213, have been on strike since October 1st 2019. USW Local 1944 wholeheartedly supports IBEW 213 strikers as they try to gain a respectful first Collective Agreement.

Ledcor Strike: Do you know who you are allowing into your home or business?