Articles

TELUS, Your Story: Part 2 - Video Testimonials to the Public and Media

Hello Members, Only public and government pressure will force Telus to become a fair employer.

TELUS, Your Story: Part 1 – Telecom Regulators

Telus’ recent out-of-province redeployment for about 150 members and manipulative Work-From-Office announcements for about 1,000 members

Call to Action: Letter Writing Campaign

Hello members, As you may be well aware, about 150 call centre employees at TELUS are facing a critical moment as TELUS closes offices in Ontario

Stay informed with the Transmitter, Fall 2017 release

November 9, 2017 - Keep up-to-date on the latest happenings! The Fall 2017 edition of the Transmitter is now available online: http://www.usw1944.ca/pdf/Transmitter-Fall-2017.pdf

The Transmitter provides information concerning our Local, as well as the federal and global labour current affairs that may impact our members and our communities. Get inspired by our actions and achievements, and get involved to help our union stay strong!

Shaw’s 54 layoffs are not forgotten

November 8, 2017 - Today, November 8th, is the one year anniversary of the Shaw reorganization that resulted in 54 of our members being laid off.

Pension Increase for TWPP Retirees

November 7, 2017 - The Board of Trustees of the Telecommunications Workers Pension Plan (TWPP) approved a 3.50% pension increase for all members who retired prior to January 1, 2010.

Bylaw Ratification Vote is November 21st

October 31, 2017 - The USW Local 1944 Bylaw Ratification vote for 2017 will be occurring on November 21st by electronic ballot, between the hours of 5:00 am and 5:00 pm (Pacific Time).

Hang Up On Abuse Campaign Garners Results

October 27, 2017 - Telus Communications announced to its call centre employees that it is taking the issue of call centre abuse seriously.

USW International Executive Board Acclamations

October 26, 2017 - The Tellers for the 2017 USW International Executive Board vote have announced that the following positions have been acclaimed

Deadline for Resolutions to the 2018 Local Annual Delegated Meeting

October 26, 2017 - This is a reminder to all members that the deadline for resolutions to the Local Annual Delegated Meeting is approaching earlier than usual this year.

Your Right to Refuse; the system does work

October 23, 2017 - You may have seen any number of local news articles regarding the problem of aging elevator systems in the Greater Vancouver Area.