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Health & Safety Best Practices

To all members working diligently to restore services in the wake of the bomb cyclone. As you work to repair the Telus plant and bring critical connectivity back to our communities, it’s vital that you prioritize your health and safety.

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Worker's Compensation and Health & Safety Canvass

USW Local 1944 is looking for committed and passionate members to join our Workers Compensation and Health and Safety Committee. If you have a strong background in health and safety or a passion for advocating on behalf of fellow members, we encourage you to apply

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.

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.