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Rally in Québec on April 28th, for the National Day of Mourning

March 26, 2019 - On April 28th, we celebrate the National Day of Mourning and we commemorate workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards or disease.

Rally in Québec on April 28th, for the National Day of Mourning

Three Local 1944 members are running with the NDP for the 2019 Provincial General Election in Alberta

March 22, 2019 - Local 1944 is very proud to announce that three of the NDP candidates for the upcoming 2019 Provincial General Election in Alberta are USW Local 1944 members.

Three Local 1944 members are running with the NDP for the 2019 Provincial General Election in Alberta

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2019 - On March 21, one week after the horrific terrorist attack at mosques in New Zealand, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019 - On International Women’s Day, organizations and governments around the globe denounce gender inequalities and typically make promises to challenge the gender pay gap.

International Women’s Day

Concerns for the safety of our members from Unit 501 in the Barrie Call Centre

March 7, 2019 - This morning, USW Local 1944 was advised that a water main froze, currently rendering the water system inoperable at Telus’ Barrie Call Centre (Ontario). Members from Unit 501 were sent home last night.

Concerns for the safety of our members from Unit 501 in the Barrie Call Centre

Kate Wood

March 1, 2019 - Hello Members,

With great sadness, I wish to inform you that one of USW Local 1944’s staff members, Kate Wood, passed away Saturday, February 23.

Kate Wood