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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...

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...

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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25 Nov, 2024

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2025 USW International Constitutional Convention

The application process is now open for members seeking to become a Local 1944 Delegate to the USW International Constitutional Convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Monday, April 7th to Thursday, April 10th.

2025 USW International Constitutional Convention

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