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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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18 Oct, 2019

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USW Local 1944 stands with striking IBEW brothers and sisters at Ledcor – Help report Ledcor SCABS

October 18, 2019 - IBEW 213 members employed at Ledcor LTS in BC have been on strike since October 1, 2019. These members perform contract work on Telus’ fibre-optic network.

USW Local 1944 stands with striking IBEW brothers and sisters at Ledcor – Help report Ledcor SCABS

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