USW Local 1944

USW Local 1944 We are Canada’s Information and Communications Tech Union—here to support fair and equitable treatment for all! Guidelines:
1. Social media is not private.

Nous sommes le syndicat des techs de l'information et des communications du Canada—ici pour soutenir un traitement juste et équitable pour tous USW LOCAL 1944 SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES: United Steelworkers Local 1944 is a democratic organization, and welcomes communications and feedback from members at all levels of the Union. Just as the Union strives to create respectful work environments and open

-minded, welcoming spaces at events and meetings, these goals apply to social media outlets and accounts. Respectful behavior is expected of all members participating in, or commenting on, USW social media accounts or its content.
2. USW Local 1944 works hard to combat discriminatory behaviour – whether unconscious or explicit. Comments will be removed and users could be banned that use language or imagery that is discriminatory, hateful, or violent towards identifiable groups or individuals or that incites others to discriminate, practice hate or violence.
3. Harassment, personal attacks, or abuse toward individuals or organizations, will not be tolerated. While differing opinions should be expressed and are welcomed, it must be done in a respectful manner that does not include personal attacks. Repeated offenses will cause a user to be banned.
4. Comments containing profanities will be removed.
5. The social media accounts of United Steelworkers Local 1944 must not be used for individual commercial purposes.
6. Do not libel your employer (or anyone else).
7. Always keep in mind that posting and information-sharing is immediate and can be permanent.
8. No local union leader, steward or member should have any expectation of privacy, including from employers.
9. Occasionally, USW and USW Local 1944 will share content from other organizations. This does not constitute a wholesale endorsement of the organization and USW and USW Local 1944 bear no responsibility for this or other content by the organization. Raising concerns: Comments or concerns about USW staff should be brought forward to Union leadership but it is not advisable to address these issues via social media. http://1944.fyi/smg | http://1944.fyi/smg-fr

Halfway through Men's Health Month, we are reminded that times have changed. Let's continue to break the stigma and brin...
06/17/2026

Halfway through Men's Health Month, we are reminded that times have changed. Let's continue to break the stigma and bring up conversations on men's mental, social and physical well-being. Whether it's at home, in your workplaces or communities, seeking out support is a strength that gets easier with time.
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À mi-parcours du mois de la santé des hommes, nous prenons conscience que les temps ont changé. Continuons à briser le tabou et à engager le dialogue sur le bien-être mental, social et physique des hommes. Que ce soit à la maison, sur votre lieu de travail ou au sein de votre communauté, demander de l’aide est une force qui devient plus facile à mobiliser avec le temps.

Another year, another successful fishing derby for Unit 53 members in Prince George. Congratulations to Travis Smiley wh...
06/10/2026

Another year, another successful fishing derby for Unit 53 members in Prince George. Congratulations to Travis Smiley who took first place for the second year in a row, closely followed by Chris Dubuc and Sam Cunningham. This year featured deep fried taquitos, a good time & great company!
If you'd like to plan an event for your Unit please reach out to the Union Office.
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Une nouvelle année, un nouveau concours de pêche couronné de succès pour les membres de l'unité 53 à Prince George ! Félicitations à Travis Smiley qui a remporté la première place pour la deuxième année consécutive, suivi de près par Chris Dubuc et Sam Cunningham. Cette année, au programme : des taquitos frits, une belle ambiance et une excellente compagnie.
Si vous souhaitez organiser un événement pour votre unité, n'hésitez pas à contacter le bureau du syndicat.

The long-awaited Federal anti-scab legislation, won after decades of advocacy by workers, was put to the test during las...
06/09/2026

The long-awaited Federal anti-scab legislation, won after decades of advocacy by workers, was put to the test during last year’s strike at Rogers in Abbotsford, B.C. Despite solidifying the right to strike and strengthening collective bargaining, the Employer exposed a convenient loophole in the legislation that allowed them to use replacement workers in the form of outside managers.

On June 8th, the NDP introduced new anti-scab legislation to close the loophole and enforce the anti-scab legislation as it was intended – to protect the integrity and fairness of collective bargaining and our right to strike!

Watch the press conference here: https://1944.fyi/exl

Led by Avi Lewis NDP Leader and joined by Don Davies (NDP Parliamentary Leader), Marty Warren (National Director for Canada, United Steelworkers) and Michael Phillips (President, United Steelworkers Local 1944).
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L’adoption du projet de loi tant attendue contre le recours aux briseurs de grève, obtenue après des décennies de mobilisation des travailleurs, a été mise à l’épreuve lors de la grève de l’année dernière chez Rogers à Abbotsford, en C-B. Bien que cette loi ait consolidé le droit de grève et renforcé la négociation collective, l’employeur a mis en évidence une faille commode dans le projet de loi qui lui a permis de recourir à des travailleurs de remplacement sous la forme de gestionnaires externes.

Le 8 juin, le NPD a présenté un nouveau projet de loi, anti-briseurs de grève visant à combler cette faille et à faire respecter la loi anti-briseurs de grève telle qu’elle a été conçue – pour protéger l’intégrité et l’équité de la négociation collective ainsi que notre droit de grève !

Regardez la conférence de presse ici : https://1944.fyi/exl
Dirigée par Avi Lewis, chef du NPD, et en présence de Don Davies (chef parlementaire du NPD), Marty Warren (directeur national pour le Canada, Syndicat des Métallos) et Michael Phillips (président, section locale 1944 du syndicat des Métallos).

NDP Leader Avi Lewis holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to introduce new anti-scab legislation that would restrict employers' ability to use outside managers as replacement workers during strikes and lockouts. Lewis is joined by Don Davies (NDP parliamentary leader), Marty Warren (national d...

USW Local 1944 was in Ottawa again today, supporting an NDP bill to close a loophole in Anti-Scab legislation and ban th...
06/08/2026

USW Local 1944 was in Ottawa again today, supporting an NDP bill to close a loophole in Anti-Scab legislation and ban the use of out-of-area managers as scabs / replacement workers. More to come.

OTTAWA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming legislation introduced today by NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies to close a loophole in federal anti-scab legislation that allows employers to use outside managers as replacement workers during labour disputes. USW National Director Mart...

June is Men's Health Month and highlights the importance of creating supportive environments.___Juin est le mois de la s...
06/03/2026

June is Men's Health Month and highlights the importance of creating supportive environments.
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Juin est le mois de la santé des hommes et met en avant l'importance de créer des environnements accueillants.

June is Men’s Health Month! This month encourages men to pay attention to not only their physical health, but their mental and social health as well.

What do you do to prioritize your wellbeing?

The month of June is an opportunity to reflect, listen and learn about Indigenous history. ___Le mois de juin est l'occa...
06/02/2026

The month of June is an opportunity to reflect, listen and learn about Indigenous history.
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Le mois de juin est l'occasion de réfléchir, d'écouter et de s'informer sur l'histoire des peuples autochtones.

The cost of living, public healthcare, public land, workers’ rights, and democracy itself is on the line, and Albertans ...
05/29/2026

The cost of living, public healthcare, public land, workers’ rights, and democracy itself is on the line, and Albertans are fighting back during today’s Alberta-wide protest!
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Le coût de la vie, le système de santé public, les terres publiques, les droits des travailleurs et la démocratie elle-même sont en jeu, et les Albertains se mobilisent aujourd’hui lors d’une manifestation à l’échelle de la province !

05/10/2026
05/08/2026

The USW is part of the Canadian Telecommunications Workers’ Alliance (CTWA). Here is Corey Mandryk, USW Local 1944, one of the CTWA representatives, appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) on April 30, calling for federal leadership on the use of AI by Canada’s telecom giants.

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