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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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New Local 1944 Trustee

The Local 1944 Executive Board has appointed Isabelle Chayer of Unit 250 (ADTbyTelus) to the position of Executive Board Trustee. She is replacing Ter...

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USW Local 1944 2026 Annual Scholarships

Every year, USW Local 1944 offers 7 scholarships to members’ children graduating from high school and registering in any post-secondary public institu...

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Supporting Telus Workers in Turkey - Letter Writing Campaign
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Supporting Telus Workers in Turkey - Letter Writing Campaign

With employees across the globe, it comes as no surprise to us at Local 1944 that overseas workers at Telus are unionizing for collective bargaining agreements that will secure their workers’ rights. Employees at Telus Digital (formerly Telus International) in Turkey have been dealing with low wages, psychologically exhausting working conditions, ever-increasing performance targets, a lack of job security and arbitrary dismissals.

Supporting Telus Workers in Turkey - Letter Writing Campaign

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Craft VSPs : A Disservice to Canada
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Craft VSPs : A Disservice to Canada

Last week, Telus once again issued some 545 so-called voluntary severance packages to craft members. This group includes outside plant construction, cable repair, NOC, engineering, network operations, IP Core, and Transport. These packages were accompanied with the threat of forced relocation should Telus not receive the desired reduction in the areas they want.

Craft VSPs : A Disservice to Canada

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Telecommunication Workers Pension Plan: Basics, Insights, and Updates
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Telecommunication Workers Pension Plan: Basics, Insights, and Updates

Curious about how your pension plan works, its current status, and what it means for your future? Join us for an engaging session where we break down the fundamentals of the Telecommunications Pension Plan, provide updates on its standings, and answer your key questions.

Telecommunication Workers Pension Plan: Basics, Insights, and Updates