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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

Pink Shirt Day 2019

February 26, 2019 - As we celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019, Local 1944 reaffirms its commitment to build bullying-free workplaces. 

Pink Shirt Day 2019

Exposure limits for working in cold environments

In Canada, the legislation from some jurisdictions provide a range of acceptable temperatures for specific circumstances.

Exposure limits for working in cold environments