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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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25 Feb, 2025

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Business Solutions VSP's

Once again Telus has announced another round of VSP's, offering them to about 400 members nationally within the Telus Business Solutions and the Small-Medium Business 100 team—which handles accounts with fewer than 100 lines. As well, VSP's have been offered to approximately 80 members of SAMT and 80 members of SQET-5044, two of Telus’ Unions in Quebec.

Business Solutions VSP's

19 Feb, 2025

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MAP Communications Bargaining Victory

We are pleased to announce that the members at MAP Communications, part of Unit 63, have voted to accept their newly bargained agreement. The ratification vote took place on February 18, 2025, and members strongly endorsed the deal, securing significant financial gains with no concessions.

MAP Communications Bargaining Victory

19 Feb, 2025

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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

03 Feb, 2025

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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

16 Jan, 2025

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RealityCheck Survey Prize Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the RealityCheck Survey! Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re excited to begin analyzing the results. The insights you’ve shared will play a crucial role in shaping the future priorities of our Union and ensuring we continue to represent your interests effectively.

RealityCheck Survey Prize Winners

10 Jan, 2025

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AFL 54th Constitutional Convention Application

The Alberta Federation of Labour is looking forward to welcoming Local 1944 delegates to it's 54th Constitutional Convention. This year’s theme is Pushing the Workers Agenda.

AFL 54th Constitutional Convention Application