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Your Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2024 Election is tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, members of the USW Local 1944 will be electing the Local Union Officers and Unit Officials.

Union Protests Shaw's Plan to Close Freedom Mobile Call Centre in Windsor

January 15, 2018 - VANCOUVER - The decision by Shaw Communications to close its Freedom Mobile call centre in Windsor, Ontario, is an unjustified attack on employees, the United Steelworkers (USW) says.

Nominate a USW Local 1944 member for the Jefferson Awards

January 8, 2018 - "Through celebration, we inspire action." The Jefferson Awards Foundation was founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr., and Sam Beard. It is now considered as the most prestigious organization dedicated to celebrating public service and ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.

We are a union that works in our communities

Our Local is composed of activists who help their communities and volunteer their time to various causes. For many of our members, lending a helping hand in their neighborhoods is part of being a member of the Local.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

December 21, 2017 - However you celebrate this season, USW Local 1944 wishes you happiness, peace, and joy for the Christmas holidays and the new year to come.

2017 has been an active year, with the ratification of the new collective agreements for our Freedom Mobile and Abbotsford Shaw Communications members. Our Steelworkers Vote participation helped result in the BC New Democratic Party (BC NDP) coming to power, a trusted ally for our union.

Sister Rachel Roseneder appointed as ELHP Trustee

December 15, 2017 - The USW Local 1944 is pleased to announce that Sister Rachel Roseneder has been appointed as the new Trustee for the Employee Life and Health Plan (ELHP).

Safety Bulletin – USW Local 1944 National Health and Safety Committee

December 14, 2017 - The USW Local 1944 /Telus National Health and Safety Policy Committee met Thursday December 7, 2017, to discuss items regarding Health and Safety of Telus employees across the country.

Brother Jordan Mohle appointed as National Executive Council Trustee

December 13, 2017 - USW Local 1944 is pleased to announce that the National Executive Council has approved the appointment of Brother Jordan Mohle of Unit 8 in Kamloops, BC as Trustee, effective on January 1st, 2018.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6, 2017 - December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

This is a day to reflect on how violence affects women in our country and how every one of us can take concrete action to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence. December 6 commemorates the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. They died simply for being born female.

World AIDS Day

December 1, 2018 - December 1st is the United National World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to reinforcing awareness, global solidarity and action to fulfill our collective duty to end the epidemic in this generation.

Today, we also commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate the victories over the disease, with the increased access to treatment and prevention services.