September 20, 2017 - Over the past week, USW Local 1944 members should have received a package containing voting instructions and a unique PIN for the upcoming USW International Election nomination vote on September 26th.

This vote will determine who, if anyone, Local 1944 nominates for offices of the USW International Executive Board. A sample voting package can be viewed here.

Packages were delivered to Canada Post on Monday, September 11 and can take up to 10 days to be delivered across Canada. If you have not received your voting package and are eligible to vote, please call the Voter HelpLine for assistance. The staff at the Voter HelpLine will verify your identify and provide you with a new PIN.

The Voter HelpLine can be reached at 1-888-281-8683 during the following hours:

Thursday, September 21 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Friday, September 22 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Monday, September 25 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)
Tuesday, September 26 from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm (PT)

Voting will take place on Tuesday, September 26th between 5:00am and 5:00pm (Pacific Time). 

Please follow the instructions in your voting package.

Thank you for taking part in our Union’s democratic process. 

In Solidarity, 

United Steelworkers Local 1944