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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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10 Jan, 2020

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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?

08 Jan, 2020

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Administrator’s Announcement - January 8, 2020

Changes to the Executive Board: I wish to advise everyone that several changes to the National Executive Board are in effect as of today, January 8, 2020.

Administrator’s Announcement - January 8, 2020

19 Dec, 2019

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Union Tip: Sunday Shift Rotation

December 19, 2019 - BC Telus employees (excluding COS) should remember that if your rotation has you working more than two Sundays in a calendar month, you are entitled to a premium for that shift:

Union Tip: Sunday Shift Rotation

11 Dec, 2019

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To Pee or Not to Pee

December 11, 2019 - Good Afternoon members. The Union has been hearing examples of members being instructed they are no longer allowed to use company time for a Bio Break, while other members report they are not having any “blow back”.

To Pee or Not to Pee

29 Nov, 2019

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Discover USW Local 1944’s new online store

November 29, 2019 - USW Local 1944 is pleased to announce the launching of your online store on the shopping platform Shopify. It’s never been easier to buy a comfy Local 1944 t-shirts, a snazzy hat, a beautiful Women of Steel scarf or keychain.

Discover USW Local 1944’s new online store

28 Nov, 2019

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Say NO to Kenney’s cuts: Join the protest at the UCP’s AGM on November 30

November 28, 2019 - The UCP government is holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Calgary, at The Westin Calgary Airport.

Say NO to Kenney’s cuts: Join the protest at the UCP’s AGM on November 30