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Strike Ends: Rogers Abbotsford Agreement Ratified with Substantial Gains

Yesterday afternoon our striking Rogers Abbotsford Technicians ratified a new 5-year Collective Agreement with substantial monetary and language gains...

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Interim Order of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board

USW Local 1944 received an Interim Order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Read the contents here.

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04 Aug, 2025

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USW International Executive Board nomination process

The United Steelworkers is conducting an election for the positions of the International Executive Board.

USW International Executive Board nomination process

20 Jun, 2025

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Historic Anti-Scab Legislation comes into Law Today

On June 20th, after decades of relentless activism, organizing, and advocacy, Bill C-58 will officially ban the use of Scabs in federally regulated sectors during strikes or lockouts. Employers who violate this law will face fines of up to $100,000 per day.

Historic Anti-Scab Legislation comes into Law Today

19 Jun, 2025

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Local 1944 Rogers Technicians in Abbotsford On Strike for Equal Pay and Fair Bargaining

Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., members of Local 1944, are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. this morning.

Local 1944 Rogers Technicians in Abbotsford On Strike for Equal Pay and Fair Bargaining

13 Jun, 2025

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Over 30 Workplace Accommodation Grievances Resolved!

Last year, Telus rolled out a Return to Office policy impacting nearly 1,000 Customer Experience workers — and redeployed over 150 Ontario members to Quebec.

Over 30 Workplace Accommodation Grievances Resolved!

10 Jun, 2025

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USW Local 1944 Annual Scholarships

Every year, USW Local 1944 offers 7 scholarships to members’ children graduating from high school and registering in any post-secondary public institution:

USW Local 1944 Annual Scholarships

09 Jun, 2025

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Unit 60 Members in Abbotsford Vote Unanimously to Reject Rogers Latest Offer

On Friday night, members of USW Local 1944 Unit 60 at Rogers in Abbotsford voted unanimously to reject the Company’s latest offer. Following the rejection, Unit 60 members proceeded to a strike vote and delivered a decisive message to Rogers, voting 100% in favour of strike action.

Unit 60 Members in Abbotsford Vote Unanimously to Reject Rogers Latest Offer