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Health & Safety Best Practices

To all members working diligently to restore services in the wake of the bomb cyclone. As you work to repair the Telus plant and bring critical connectivity back to our communities, it’s vital that you prioritize your health and safety.

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Worker's Compensation and Health & Safety Canvass

USW Local 1944 is looking for committed and passionate members to join our Workers Compensation and Health and Safety Committee. If you have a strong background in health and safety or a passion for advocating on behalf of fellow members, we encourage you to apply

RealityCheck Survey - Closing Soon!

Our RealityCheck Survey is nearing its closing date on December 18th, 2024. This means you have just over a week and a half left to make your voice heard and help shape the future priorities of your Union.

Payroll Update

We have been dealing with prolific payroll issues for well over a year. I want to acknowledge the frustration this is causing many of you. Despite ongoing discussions with Telus, these errors persist, and the situation remains unacceptable.

2025 USW International Constitutional Convention

The application process is now open for members seeking to become a Local 1944 Delegate to the USW International Constitutional Convention taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Monday, April 7th to Thursday, April 10th.

Standing Against the WFO Mandate – Your Questions Answered

In the wake of the unjust Work From Office mandate announced on October 15th, we’ve been gathering your questions to make sure you have the answers you need. Below is a FAQ with responses to what you’ve asked so far. If you don’t see your question here, reach out to your local union rep at contact@usw1944.ca.

BC Election Day - October 19

With Election Day fast approaching on October 19th, it’s more important than ever to make an informed decision about which government will best represent your interests.

Work From Office Arbitration Result

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Today, we received the binding decision of the arbitrator regarding our grievances against Work From Office and against the redeployment of members from Ontario to Quebec.

One Year of the Telus Payroll Disaster

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As your Secretary-Treasurer, I want to express how deeply disappointed I am with the ongoing failures of Telus in resolving their payroll disaster, which has now marked its one-year anniversary. I understand the severe frustration and hardship this has caused, and despite countless promises, Telus has yet to correct the situation.

Addressing CEO Darren Entwistle's Request Regarding Mobile Data Use

The Union is compelled to address a troubling communication from CEO Darren Entwistle that was sent on September 24th. Telus is now requesting that our members restrict their mobile data usage to free up network traffic for other customers— another absurd move by an employer with little respect for working people.