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TheTechUnion.ca has Launched!

It’s time for non-unionized workers throughout Canada to find their power and voice by joining our Union!

Introducing our Membership 101 Course

We are very excited to announce our brand-new Membership 101 course. This course is meant for new hires or anyone who wants to know more about their Union.

Business Solutions VSP's

Once again Telus has announced another round of VSP's, offering them to about 400 members nationally within the Telus Business Solutions and the Small-Medium Business 100 team—which handles accounts with fewer than 100 lines. As well, VSP's have been offered to approximately 80 members of SAMT and 80 members of SQET-5044, two of Telus’ Unions in Quebec.

Scholarship deadline extended – Apply today!

July 24, 2017 - The deadline to get your applications in to apply for USW Local 1944 Scholarships has been extended to August 7, 2017.

Conciliation Requested for Shaw Abbotsford Bargaining

July 19, 2017 - Yesterday, the union formally requested assistance from the Federal Minister of Labour by filing for conciliation in an effort to reach a renewed collective agreement for our members at Shaw Abbotsford.

Update Your Contact Information

July 11, 2017 - In the weeks ahead, members will be receiving important voting information regarding the USW International elections.

2017 wildfires across British Columbia

July 10, 2017 - There are more than 200 active fires burning across British Columbia. The provincial government has declared a state of emergency throughout the province and many communities are under evacuation notice.

Celebrating Canada’s 150th – Happy Canada Day!

June 30, 2017 - Tomorrow is Canada Day, a time to celebrate the heritage passed down to us.

CLC/UWCC Scholarship

June 29, 2017 - With August 9th rapidly approaching, the USW Local 1944’s NextGen Committee would like to draw attention the recently announced, first annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.

Congratulations Nancy!

June 26, 2017 - USW Local 1944 would like to congratulate Sister Nancy McCurrach (Unit 51) for winning the national prize from the Jefferson Awards Foundation.

USW Local 1944 Scholarship

June 22, 2017 - As we near the end of another school year, the USW Local 1944 would like to remind members that scholarships are available for children who are headed to post-secondary institutions.