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Last week, Telus once again issued some 545 so-called voluntary severance packages to craft members. This group includes outside plant construction, cable repair, NOC, engineering, network operations, IP Core, and Transport. These packages were accompanied with the threat of forced relocation should Telus not receive the desired reduction in the areas they want.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the RealityCheck Survey! Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re excited to begin analyzing the results. The insights you’ve shared will play a crucial role in shaping the future priorities of our Union and ensuring we continue to represent your interests effectively.
The Alberta Federation of Labour is looking forward to welcoming Local 1944 delegates to it's 54th Constitutional Convention. This year’s theme is Pushing the Workers Agenda.

September 25, 2017 - Tomorrow is the USW International Election nomination vote and you are invited to determine our Local’s Nominee for each office to be filled.

September 20, 2017 - Over the past week, USW Local 1944 members should have received a package containing voting instructions and a unique PIN for the upcoming USW International Election nomination vote on September 26th.

September 13, 2017 - In July, the union formally requested assistance from the Federal Minister of Labour by filing for conciliation in an effort to reach a respectful renewed collective agreement for our members at Shaw Abbotsford.

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.