Quebec and Maritimes

November 10, 2017 - November 11, 1918 marked the end of the first World War by the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany.

Every year, on November 11th, we honour and remember the incredible courage and sacrifice of the Canadian sisters and brothers who went to war to protect our democracy, safety and freedom. They were ordinary Canadians who made extraordinary sacrifices.

November 9, 2017 - Keep up-to-date on the latest happenings! The Fall 2017 edition of the Transmitter is now available online: http://www.usw1944.ca/pdf/Transmitter-Fall-2017.pdf

The Transmitter provides information concerning our Local, as well as the federal and global labour current affairs that may impact our members and our communities. Get inspired by our actions and achievements, and get involved to help our union stay strong!

November 8, 2017 - Today, November 8th, is the one year anniversary of the Shaw reorganization that resulted in 54 of our members being laid off.

November 7, 2017 - The Board of Trustees of the Telecommunications Workers Pension Plan (TWPP) approved a 3.50% pension increase for all members who retired prior to January 1, 2010.

October 31, 2017 - The USW Local 1944 Bylaw Ratification vote for 2017 will be occurring on November 21st by electronic ballot, between the hours of 5:00 am and 5:00 pm (Pacific Time).

October 27, 2017 - Telus Communications announced to its call centre employees that it is taking the issue of call centre abuse seriously.

October 26, 2017 - The Tellers for the 2017 USW International Executive Board vote have announced that the following positions have been acclaimed

October 26, 2017 - This is a reminder to all members that the deadline for resolutions to the Local Annual Delegated Meeting is approaching earlier than usual this year.

October 23, 2017 - You may have seen any number of local news articles regarding the problem of aging elevator systems in the Greater Vancouver Area.

October 20, 2017 - Today, the USW Local 1944 became aware of the settlement that has been signed between International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 213 and Shaw on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.