Alberta

Bargaining Update #25

With your 97% strike mandate, we entered into conciliation, and negotiations between the parties have resumed. The Union and the Company met with FMCS Conciliator Kathy Peters throughout the last two weeks. Meaningful discussions on outstanding key issues have taken place, and we have continued negotiating toward the best possible deal for you, the members. Your support is making this possible.

President's Message: Resolution reached over statutory holiday grievances

We are happy to announce that the Union has come to an agreement with the Company that anyone who “volunteered” to work this day will, in fact, be paid the premium for the basic hours worked.

Black Friday Compulsory OT issues

USW Local 1944 is aware of Telus’ abuse of compulsory overtime language under the Collective Agreement. In response, we are filing a policy grievance against the practice of forcing compulsory overtime when members already have scheduled vacations. We are also supporting the filing of grievances where the scheduling of compulsory overtime violates other provisions of the Canada Labour Code.

AFL Winter School from January 9 to 13, 2023

Once again this year, the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), will be hosting students from across Alberta at their Winter School at Jasper Park Lodge from January 9-13, 2023. USW Local 1944 calls for members to submit applications to attend, from which only a few will be selected. 

Several exciting topics will be discussed, such as Collective Bargaining, Conflict Management, Labour History, Standing in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and more.

Bargaining Update #24

As you know, we filed for conciliation on October 21st. Mediator Kathy Peters of the Federal Conciliation Mediation Service was assigned to us on November 3rd. 

We have a minimum of 60 days in the conciliation process.

We met with Kathy Peters for the first time on November 15th to review outstanding proposals. 

Negotiations are continuing, and we are scheduled to meet with the Company and the Conciliator. 

Bargaining Update #24

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As you know, we filed for conciliation on October 21. Mediator Kathy Peters of the Federal Conciliation Mediation Service was assigned to us on November 3. 

We have a minimum of 60 days in the conciliation process.

We met with Kathy Peters for the first time on November 15 to review outstanding proposals. 

Negotiations are continuing, and we are scheduled to meet with the Company and the Conciliator. 

Bargaining Update #23

On October 21, we applied for conciliation and are waiting to begin.

Bargaining Update #22

Bargaining Update #22 - October 21, 2022

Your Bargaining Committee Files for Federal Conciliation

Yesterday, many of you received an email from Telus “Setting Healthy Boundaries”. They say that “now is a great time to start setting and reviewing your personal boundaries”. Yet Telus is bargaining directly with our members, causing unnecessary stress. 

Support your Bargaining Committee with 97% Strike Mandate Backgrounds, Twibbons, and more

We’ve posted various materials on our Digital Union Board that promote the amazing 97% Strike Mandate you gave your Committee and other bargaining-related materials.

ADT by Telus Bargaining Update #5

We would like to first thank you all for your support for our first USW /ADTbT BBQ.