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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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04 Apr, 2018

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Congratulations to the 2018 Leadership Development Scholarship Students

April 4, 2018 - Seven more members from Local 1944 will be attending the prestigious USW's Leadership Development Scholarship four-year program in 2018.

Participants are selected based on their activism, interest, and commitment within our Local and their communities.

Congratulations to the 2018 Leadership Development Scholarship Students

03 Apr, 2018

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Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2018

April 3, 2018 - The election of the USW Local 1944 Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2018 will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

The list of nominations can be viewed here.

Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2018

23 Mar, 2018

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2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 3

March 23, 2018 - Last Thursday, our Local Union Delegated Meeting (LUDM) started with a rally around the Shaw Communications headquarters in Vancouver, to show support for our Shaw Unit 60 members as they are negotiating a new contract.

2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 3

22 Mar, 2018

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2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 2

March 22, 2018 - Our Local Union Delegated Meeting (LUDM) continued yesterday in Burnaby.

The day started with a report from our Secretary-Treasurer Michael Phillips, explaining the cost-saving measures and investment strategies that were implemented over the previous year.

2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 2

21 Mar, 2018

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2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 1

March 21, 2018 - Our Local Union Delegated Meeting (LUDM) started yesterday in Burnaby, British Columbia, with 170 delegates, guests and staff in attendance.

The LUDM is being held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel, from March 20 to March 22, 2018.

2018 Local Union Delegated Meeting – Day 1

15 Mar, 2018

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15 Mar, 2018

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Local Union By-Laws

March 15, 2018 - Today, we have received correspondence from USW International President Leo W. Gerard that new By-Laws for USW Local 1944 have been established, effective immediately, replacing all previously approved By-Laws and Policies for Local 1944.

Local Union By-Laws