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Strike Ends: Rogers Abbotsford Agreement Ratified with Substantial Gains

Yesterday afternoon our striking Rogers Abbotsford Technicians ratified a new 5-year Collective Agreement with substantial monetary and language gains...

How Resolutions Give You a Real Voice

USW Local 1944 is now offering an evening course on what resolutions are, how they are written and passed at Union meeti...

Creating our Bargaining Committee - Ericsson

Hello Ericsson members, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the United Steelworkers! ...

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25 Oct, 2024

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Standing Against the WFO Mandate – Your Questions Answered

In the wake of the unjust Work From Office mandate announced on October 15th, we’ve been gathering your questions to make sure you have the answers you need. Below is a FAQ with responses to what you’ve asked so far. If you don’t see your question here, reach out to your local union rep at contact@usw1944.ca.

Standing Against the WFO Mandate – Your Questions Answered

18 Oct, 2024

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BC Election Day - October 19

With Election Day fast approaching on October 19th, it’s more important than ever to make an informed decision about which government will best represent your interests.

BC Election Day - October 19

15 Oct, 2024

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Work From Office Arbitration Result

Today, we received the binding decision of the arbitrator regarding our grievances against Work From Office and against the redeployment of members from Ontario to Quebec.

Work From Office Arbitration Result

11 Oct, 2024

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One Year of the Telus Payroll Disaster

As your Secretary-Treasurer, I want to express how deeply disappointed I am with the ongoing failures of Telus in resolving their payroll disaster, which has now marked its one-year anniversary. I understand the severe frustration and hardship this has caused, and despite countless promises, Telus has yet to correct the situation.

One Year of the Telus Payroll Disaster

27 Sep, 2024

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Addressing CEO Darren Entwistle's Request Regarding Mobile Data Use

The Union is compelled to address a troubling communication from CEO Darren Entwistle that was sent on September 24th. Telus is now requesting that our members restrict their mobile data usage to free up network traffic for other customers— another absurd move by an employer with little respect for working people.

Addressing CEO Darren Entwistle's Request Regarding Mobile Data Use

23 Sep, 2024

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Injunction and Arbitration Update

As you are aware we filed an urgent application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction against Telus' return-to-office directive.

Injunction and Arbitration Update