- We continue to follow our travelling #RiseUP flag as members show support for their Local 1944 – Telus Bargaining Committee across the country.
- We highlight members who recently received USW International Leadership Development Scholarship training in Mississauga, ON.
- Executive Board members meet to discuss the future of 1944 and they get to hear about what District 3 is doing directly from District 3 Director Scott Lunny.
Monday September 5th will mark Canada’s 128th official Labour Day. It’s a day for all of us to recognize the role of the Labour Movement in moving us toward a prosperous and fair way of life.
May 5, 2021 - We’re very excited to announce a whole new line of Local 1944 clothing, with fresh designs to let you support your Local in style. All products are Union Made, and can be purchased by credit card and shipped to your door.
May 3, 2021 - This year once again, Telus is holding its Annual General Meeting virtually, via live audio webcast on Friday, May 7 at 8:30 am, Pacific Time. President Donna Hokiro will be attending the AGM to represent members of Local 1944.
How to vote
If you are a Telus employee share plan holder, you will receive by mail or email your notice and voting materials form from Computershare.
You are able to vote your shares, or appoint someone else for the vote:
April 22, 2021 - Today is the election of USW Local 1944’s Local Union Officers and Unit Officials. Eligible members can cast their vote from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm (Pacific Time).
April 19, 2021 - Over the past week, USW Local 1944 members should have received a package containing voting instructions and a unique PIN for the upcoming Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2021 on April 22nd.
April 13, 2021 - The USW National Women’s Committee recently launched a national survey on “The Impact of the Pandemic on USW Members and Local Union Leaders”.
Answers to the survey will help the Committee understand the impact of the pandemic on Steelworkers and how it has affected paid work, unpaid work within our households, stress levels, mental health, and volunteer activism in our Union, with a final goal of adapting or adding programs to better help Steelworkers.
