British Columbia

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.

November 8, 2018 - Following the two previous campaigns that were organized in December 2017 and August 2018, Women of Steel from USW Local 1944 are organizing another day of action later this month.

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 22, 2018 - With the upcoming 2018 province-wide referendum, British Columbians have a chance to make their voices heard regarding electoral reform.

October 19, 2018 - USW Local 1944 encourages our members in British Columbia to make their vote count tomorrow, October 20, for the 2018 Municipal Elections.

October 5, 2018 - The 2018 Municipal Elections in British Columbia are now underway.

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.