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Hello Members,
 
As we come together today to observe International Women's Day, it is with a profound sense of
As part of Telus’ latest short-sighted and self-defeating effort to decimate valuable Canadian jobs for profit using Voluntary Severance Packages (VSPs) and Early Retirement Incentive Plans (ERIPs).
Hello Members,
 
USW Local 1944 is outraged that Telus has chosen this time,

September 13, 2017 - The next election of the USW International Officers and District Directors will be held on November 21st, 2017.

September 11, 2017 - Are you prepared to provide a unique perspective to our Local to ensure that Millennials and Post-Millennials and the issues they face in workplaces across Canada are properly represented?

September 6, 2017 - Over 180 employees who work at Freedom Mobile’s call centre in Windsor, Ontario voted to join the our union earlier this year.

September 5, 2017 - USW Local 1944 – Unit 51 (Burnaby) is celebrating World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2017, by producing themed purple t-shirts that are Union-made in Canada, with the assistance of participating Telus leadership. Proceeds will be going to the Amanda Todd Legacy Society Fund. 

August 31, 2017 - Monday, September 4 will mark Canada’s 124th official Labour Day, a time to appreciate and to celebrate the Labour Movement’s work in creating a more just and prosperous Canada.

August 21, 2017 - The United Steelworkers is conducting an election for the positions of the International Executive Board.

August 18, 2017 - The USW Local 1944’s NextGen Committee would like to draw attention to the recently announced call out for applicants for Next Up Edmonton and Calgary!

August 15, 2017 - The United Steelworkers (USW), joining with the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, are contributing $100,000 to ongoing relief and recovery efforts for the continuing wildfire crisis in the BC Interior.