Alberta

November 23, 2018 - November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which marks the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in Canada.

November 15, 2018 - Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to advise you that the Administrators have now completed our Report.

November 9, 2018 - Remembrance Day marks the observance of the end of the first World War on November 11, 1918, with the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany, one hundred years ago.

November 8, 2018 - Today, November 8, marks the second anniversary of Shaw Cablesystems illegally laying off 54 of our members in violation of the collective agreement.

October 26, 2018 - In an effort to improve interaction with our members, we are excited to announce that a new USW Local 1944 web site has been launched.

October 3, 2018 - October 4 is the National Day to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (hereafter MMIWG).

October 3, 2018 - BC Hydro has notified us that they will be performing emergency work around our Burnaby Head Office on Thursday, October 4th.

October 2, 2018 - We appreciate the patience from USW Local 1944 members as we worked through Administration over the past few months. 

October 1, 2018 - In Canada, October is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honour the achievements and contributions of women and girls today and throughout our history.

September 12, 2018 - The USW is pleased to work with Local 1944 to offer Shop Steward Level 1 courses across Canada. Registration for Level 1 is now available for November and December 2018 classes.