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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

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

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

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

Update on the Concierge arbitration award

November 27, 2019 - As we have communicated to members previously, the Union filed grievances in 2013 and 2014 asserting that “Concierge” Reps had been underpaid by Telus due to an incorrect wage categorization of their job.

Update on the Concierge arbitration award

Excused absences at Unit Meetings

November 12, 2019 - This is a reminder that the following provisions exist in our Local 1944 By-Laws:

Local 1944 By-Law Article IV 

Excused absences at Unit Meetings