British Columbia

August 15, 2017 - The United Steelworkers (USW), joining with the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, are contributing $100,000 to ongoing relief and recovery efforts for the continuing wildfire crisis in the BC Interior.

July 24, 2017 - The deadline to get your applications in to apply for USW Local 1944 Scholarships has been extended to August 7, 2017.

July 19, 2017 - Yesterday, the union formally requested assistance from the Federal Minister of Labour by filing for conciliation in an effort to reach a renewed collective agreement for our members at Shaw Abbotsford.

July 11, 2017 - In the weeks ahead, members will be receiving important voting information regarding the USW International elections.

July 10, 2017 - There are more than 200 active fires burning across British Columbia. The provincial government has declared a state of emergency throughout the province and many communities are under evacuation notice.

June 30, 2017 - Tomorrow is Canada Day, a time to celebrate the heritage passed down to us.

June 29, 2017 - With August 9th rapidly approaching, the USW Local 1944’s NextGen Committee would like to draw attention the recently announced, first annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.

June 26, 2017 - USW Local 1944 would like to congratulate Sister Nancy McCurrach (Unit 51) for winning the national prize from the Jefferson Awards Foundation.

June 22, 2017 - As we near the end of another school year, the USW Local 1944 would like to remind members that scholarships are available for children who are headed to post-secondary institutions.

June 21, 2017 - We celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21st of each year during National Aboriginal History Month.