Quebec and Maritimes

Two years and still no respect for our 54 Brothers at Shaw

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.

Launch of our new web site

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.

National Day to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

October 3, 2018 - October 4 is the National Day to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (hereafter MMIWG).

Pre-planned power outage to affect Local 1944 operations on October 4th

October 3, 2018 - BC Hydro has notified us that they will be performing emergency work around our Burnaby Head Office on Thursday, October 4th.

Administration Update – October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018 - We appreciate the patience from USW Local 1944 members as we worked through Administration over the past few months. 

October is Women’s History Month

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.

Reminder: October 1 is the 2018 provincial general election in Québec

September 28, 2018 - USW Local 1944 encourages our members in Québec to make their vote count on Monday, October 1, 2018, for the 2018 provincial general election.

2018 provincial general election in Québec

September 21, 2018 - Advance voting for the 2018 provincial general election in Québec starts today, Friday, September 21, 2018.

Shop Steward Level 1 courses now open for registration

September 12, 2018 - The USW is pleased to work with Local 1944 to offer Shop Steward Level 1 courses across Canada. Registration for Level 1 is now available for November and December 2018 classes.

Labour Day

August 31, 2018 - On Monday, September 3, 2018, we celebrate Labour Day. We remember and give thanks for what unions have done to shape Canadian working conditions and labour rights.