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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.

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.

Workplace Accommodation Process, including Work From Office Issues

We want to inform you about the Workplace Accommodation process and encourage you to proactively engage it if needed.

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.

Get involved with the South Surrey - White Rock By-Election

November 30, 2017 - The federal New Democratic Party has chosen Jonathan Silveira as its candidate for the by-election in South Surrey - White Rock.

On November 25th, take action for the elimination of violence against women

November 24, 2017 - November 25th is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Gender-based violence is a human rights violation that has tremendous costs, impacting national budgets and overall development, and encompassing a multitude of intolerable facts. Around the world, 19 per cent of women between 15 and 49 years of age have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in the last 12 months.

TWU-USW Employee Life and Health Plan Trustee Posting

November 23, 2017 - The TWU-USW Employee Life and Health Plan is looking for a USW Local 1944 member who is interested to serve as a plan trustee.

Results of the Local Union Bylaw Ratification Vote

November 22, 2017 - Yesterday, members of USW Local 1944 conducted a vote for the 2017 Local Union Bylaw Ratification.

Your Local Union Bylaw Ratification Vote is tomorrow

November 20, 2017 - Tomorrow, Tuesday November 21st, 2017, members of USW Local 1944 will be voting for the 2017 Local Union Bylaw Ratification.

The vote will be occurring by electronic ballot, between the hours of 5:00 am and 5:00 pm (Pacific Time).

We remind our members that the full language of the proposed Bylaws changes is available online.

The Local's National Executive Council strongly recommends the ratification of the proposed Bylaws changes. Please refer to the dedicated Hotline to have a better understanding of the benefits of each proposed Bylaws change.