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Two major events at Local 1944: Swearing In of the newly-Elected Officers and Coming out of Administration

May 27, 2021 - On Tuesday, May 25, the Local Union officers took their positions for a three-year term. Local 1944 Executive Board members were sworn-in via Zoom videoconference. Congratulations to all Executive Board members! We have the pleasure to announce that as of May 25, 2021, the Local is no longer under Administration.

TWU-USW Employee Life and Health Plan Trustee Posting

May 19, 2021 - MyUNIONPlan@Work, formerly known as the TWU-USW Employee Life and Health Plan, is looking for a USW Local 1944 member who is interested to serve as a plan trustee.

Telus Bargaining Update #3 - Bargaining Committee met to continue to do the work of the membership

May 14, 2021 - Your Bargaining Committee continues to meet to review language, build proposals and do the work necessary prior to negotiations with Telus. We had a very successful last few days.

USW Local 1944 Scholarships 2023

February 13, 2023 - Every year, USW Local 1944 offers 7 scholarships to members’ children graduating from high school and registering in any post-secondary public institution:

  • 3 educational scholarships of $750
  • 4 scholarships of $1,000

The following requirements must be met:

Virtual Shop Steward Training: New dates announced in July

May 11, 2021 - Three new Shop Steward classes will be held in July. Please note that these July sessions will be held in English only. Our latest set of Shop Steward classes filled up within a few hours, so don’t delay your registration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for empowering yourself and your coworkers! 

Virtual Shop Steward Level 1 Training French session announced in June

May 10, 2021 - Local 1944 is excited to announce a Shop Steward Level 1 Training session in June. This session will be held in French only.

Check out USW Local 1944’s new swag collection

May 5, 2021 - We’re very excited to announce a whole new line of Local 1944 clothing, with fresh designs to let you support your Local in style. All products are Union Made, and can be purchased by credit card and shipped to your door. 

Visit our online store on Shopify at https://shopusw1944.ca

Here is the price list of our new items, sizes go from XS to 4XL:

Voting at the Telus Annual General Meeting 2021

May 3, 2021 - This year once again, Telus is holding its Annual General Meeting virtually, via live audio webcast on Friday, May 7 at 8:30 am, Pacific Time. President Donna Hokiro will be attending the AGM to represent members of Local 1944.

How to vote

If you are a Telus employee share plan holder, you will receive by mail or email your notice and voting materials form from Computershare.

You are able to vote your shares, or appoint someone else for the vote:

April 1944@Work: Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2021 Election, President Donna Hokiro’s interview on vaccine bookings, REO ON Michelle Ravary raised the bar on women’s health and safety, and more

April 30, 2021 - Check out the April 2021 issue of your magazine. 

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Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2021 Election Results

April 22, 2021 - Today, Thursday, April 22nd, 2021, USW Local 1944 conducted the Election of Local Union Officers and Unit Officials 2021.

Voting ran from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Pacific Time) by electronic ballot using Intelivote.

The election results can be viewed online.