September 13, 2019 - Earlier this week, 91 members in Units 207 and 213 from Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, received a letter advising them of a grievance resolution that applies to their work group, providing for a lump sum payout of $1,000 each.

 September 3, 2019 - Further to our announcement of Donna Hokiro as Temporary Acting President of Local 1944, we are pleased to advise that Pierre-Luc Dick, the current Regional Executive Officer for Quebec, has accepted our invitation to step up and take on the role as Acting Vice-President to assist Donna in her new activities. Further, we are pleased to advise that Robert J. Briza agreed to assume the role of Acting Regional Executive Officer for Quebec.

In Solidarity,

August 30, 2019 - We wish to advise everyone that Donna Hokiro has been appointed Temporary Acting President of Local 1944 during Isabelle Miller’s absence. Further announcements will be made next week as we backfill additional vacancies. During this period, we shall do everything to ensure that our members receive the service that they expect and deserve.

In Solidarity,

Ron Wyatt                   Mark Rowlinson
Administrator             Co-Administrator

August 30, 2019 - On Monday, September 2, 2019, and throughout the weekend, we celebrate Labour Day. Let’s remember what Canadian labour rights we all owe to Union activism: safer workplaces, maternity and paternity leave, medical care, weekends, paid vacation, unemployment insurance, better public pensions, and a recent ban on asbestos, among so many other achievements. Take a moment to imagine how your working conditions would be if there had been no union to fight for them. 

August 29, 2019 - Check out the latest release of our 1944@Work magazine.

Telus.net Email Outage

August 22, 2019 - Your Local Union 1944 wishes to convey our gratitude to you for your phone calls into our offices regarding the Telus.net email outage. Rest assured our number one priority is your job and your job protection. Your Union has been in communication with Telus regarding their use of managers on the front lines. Naturally, we object to the use of management in customer-facing roles. 

 July 30, 2019 - Pride events are taking place until September. Our Local recognizes and supports the struggles of our LGBTQ members. All individuals should be treated as being equally deserving of respect, dignity and freedom. We must continue to change mentalities and build safe work environments for all of our members. Pride events are the opportunity to support human rights for all.

July 16, 2019 - Check out the latest release of our 1944@Work magazine.

The July 2019 issue features articles on our Local’s 75th anniversary, good works from our LDS students, positive outcomes from our Hang Up on Abuse campaign, reports from members who attended the District 3 Summer School, members’ involvement in the labour movement, and more!

July 15, 2019 - There are only a few days left to submit your applications to Local 1944 scholarships.