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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.
As you are aware we filed an urgent application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction against Telus' return-to-office directive.
We want to inform you about the Workplace Accommodation process and encourage you to proactively engage it if needed.

October 5, 2017 - As announced previously this week, USW Local 1944 has reached a tentative agreement with Shaw Cablesystems regarding the collective agreement.

October 4, 2017 - October 4th is a day of remembrance of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (hereafter MMIWG) and those who continue to be taken away from their families across Canada.

October 3, 2017 - Last night, after meeting with the Conciliation Officer, Shaw Cablesystems tabled their final offer for the Abbotsford Division of Unit 60.

October 2, 2017 - A month dedicated to the recognition of women’s contributions

October 2, 2017 - Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, families and everyone who witnessed the tragic events and acts of terrorism in Edmonton, Las Vegas and Marseille over the weekend.

September 29, 2017 - On Sunday, October 1, 2017, we celebrate the older generations, the men and women who paved the way for the labour movement as we know it.

September 29, 2017 - District 6’s Next Generation is a program to inspire and educate young members of our great union. We need to build up our NextGen members so we can honour our strong past, protect our present and aim to make our union vibrant, viable and relevant for the future. A great way to do this is to educate and train our NextGen members to be great mobilizers, activists and campaigners.

September 27, 2017 - Yesterday, members of the USW Local 1944 conducted nominations for the 2017 USW International Elections.

The nominations were conducted by secret ballot through telephone and internet voting. Results were verified through Intelivote Systems Inc. The results of the nomination vote are as follows: