We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
September 13, 2018 - ‘Steelworkers Mentoring Steelworkers’ is a brand-new program launched by USW District 6.
This program is designed for members who want to learn how to get more active within the Union or more politically active in their community (Learners), as well as for members who have the experience and desire to support the growth of new and emerging Steelworker activists (Mentors).
The mentorship program aims at:
Increasing the confidence and abilities of activists and leaders within our Union
Encouraging more political and community activism
Providing opportunities for networking and life-long learning inside our Union
Building the skills of activists to strengthen our Union
As a volunteer-based program, Learners and Mentors are expected to meet on their own time. However, selected applicants will attend an orientation session with costs covered by the program.
Learners are members who want to learn about how they can be active and make connections in our Union directly from someone with experience as a local union activist or leader. They commit to a minimum of 1 conversation a month for 12 months with their assigned Mentor. Learners will be asked to provide periodic feedback to the USW Mentoring Program Coordinator.
Mentors are Steelworkers who guide and offer support to their assigned Learner. They commit to a minimum of 1 conversation a month for 12 months. Mentors will be asked to provide periodic feedback to the USW Mentoring Program Coordinator.
USW District 6 especially encourages applications from members who are NextGen, women, workers of colour, Aboriginal, LGBTQ2SIA+, or living with a disability.
USW Local 1944 invites our members in Ontario to sign up as a Learner or as a Mentor at www.usw.ca/d6mentoring/forms.
Le lundi 3 septembre 2018, nous célébrons la fête du Travail. Nous nous souvenons et nous exprimons notre gratitude pour tout ce que les syndicats ont accompli en vue de faire progresser les conditions de travail et les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses au Canada.
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2018 août 31 - Le lundi 3 septembre 2018, nous célébrons la fête du Travail. Nous nous souvenons et nous exprimons notre gratitude pour tout ce que les syndicats ont accompli en vue de faire progresser les conditions de travail et les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses au Canada.
L’assurance-chômage, des lieux de travail plus sécurisés, les congés de maternité, les soins médicaux, les week-ends et les congés payés sont des exemples d’améliorations que les syndicats ont obtenues pour les travailleurs.
L’assurance-chômage, des lieux de travail plus sécurisés, les congés de maternité, les soins médicaux, les week-ends et les congés payés sont des exemples d’améliorations que les syndicats ont obtenues pour les travailleurs.
La fête du Travail est l’occasion de se pencher sur les 74 dernières années, au cours desquelles la Section locale 1944 des Métallos a représenté les travailleurs et travailleuses des communications et des domaines connexes, négociant des conventions collectives qui favorisent des salaires justes et équitables pour tous, assurant la justice pour chacun de nos membres et faisant du lobbying aux côtés des dirigeants politiques qui défendent les droits des travailleurs. Lorsque nous travaillons ensemble, nous pouvons faire une réelle différence et quand nous nous battons pour notre cause, nous nous battons pour la cause de tous les travailleurs.
La fête du Travail est l’occasion de se pencher sur les 74 dernières années, au cours desquelles la Section locale 1944 des Métallos a représenté les travailleurs et travailleuses des communications et des domaines connexes, négociant des conventions collectives qui favorisent des salaires justes et équitables pour tous, assurant la justice pour chacun de nos membres et faisant du lobbying aux côtés des dirigeants politiques qui défendent...
With the expiration of the National Agreement looming at the end of the month, negotiations will resume in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17. Some progress has been made in prior rounds of talks, but there is a lot of ground to cover in a short time. The meeting will be at the Sheraton Gateway near LAX.
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With the expiration of the National Agreement looming at the end of the month, negotiations will resume in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17.
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Make your voice heard on Monday! Be sure to wear your union colors and talk to co-workers and supervisors about the key issues. Let them know: We are united and ready to win a fair wage increase for all our members, protect our benefits, and get our partnership back on track with a realistic and workable plan.
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Some progress has been made in prior rounds of talks, but there is a lot of ground to cover in a short time. The meeting will be at the Sheraton Gateway near LAX.
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We’ve come this far on the strength of incredible membership action – in July we had the largest Union rally in the history of the partnership, and in August we collected signatures on cards and petitions from a large majority of our members across all Alliance petitions.
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Make your voice heard on Monday!
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We are more united than ever!
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Since we'll be bargaining on Monday, please wear your union colors on Monday next week. Be sure to you're talking to co-workers and supervisors about the key issues.
With the expiration of the National Agreement looming at the end of the month, negotiations will resume in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17.
Some progress has been made in prior rounds of talks, but there is a lot of ground to cover in a short time. The meeting will be at the Sheraton Gateway near LAX.
Make your voice heard on Monday!
Since we'll be bargaining on Monday, please wear your union colors on Monday next week. Be sure to you're talking to co-workers and supervisors about the key issues.
Let them know: We are united and ready to win a fair wage increase for all our members, protect our benefits, and get our partnership back on track with a realistic and workable plan.
We’ve come this far on the strength of incredible membership action – in July we had the largest Union rally in the history of the partnership, and in August we collected signatures on cards and petitions from a large majority of our members across all Alliance petitions.
1. Ouverture de l'assemblée 2. Assermentation des officiels de l'unité 3. Appel nominal des Dirigeants 4. Lecture du procès-verbal de l'assemblée précédente 5. Lecture des communications 6. Rapport des Dirigeants et/ou Officiers 7. Rapport du Représentant de la Section locale 8. Rapport des Conseillers 9. Rapport des Délégués 10. Admission des nouveaux membres 11. Rapport des Représentants de comités 12. Affaires en cours 13. Affaires nouvelles 14. Questions d'intérêt général 15. Induction des Dirigeants d'unités 16. Levée de l'assemblée
December 22, 2017 - 2016 is coming to an end after a long and busy time for our national local.
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December 22, 2016 - 2016 is coming to an end after a long and busy time for our national local.
Much of our time was spent on bargaining for Telus and Stratcom, which resulted in the ratification of new collective agreements. Although bargaining is a long and arduous process, and often a very stressful time, there was an outpouring of solidarity throughout the process. We saw a high level of member engagement in comparison to previous years of bargaining, and we saw brothers and sisters step up and volunteer their own time to keep up communication and engagement by participating on CATs. Our bargaining committees spent countless hours away from their families in order to fight for member rights.
Much of our time was spent on bargaining for Telus and Stratcom, which resulted in the ratification of new collective agreements. Although bargaining is a long and arduous process, and often a very stressful time, there was an outpouring of solidarity throughout the process. We saw a high level of member engagement in comparison to previous years of bargaining, and we saw brothers and sisters step up and volunteer their own time to keep up communication and engagement by participating on CATs. Our bargaining committees spent countless hours away from their families in order to fight for member rights.
“I’m really proud of our membership and how people stepped up during bargaining in the fight for a fair collective agreement. We have passionate activists in our local who make us stronger,” said Lee Riggs, National President of USW 1944. “We have a big year in 2017 and I hope we can continue with this level of engagement and move forward together.”
“I’m really proud of our membership and how people stepped up during bargaining in the fight for a fair collective agreement. We have passionate activists in our local who make us stronger,” said Lee Riggs, National President of USW 1944. “We have a big year in 2017 and I hope we can continue with this...
December 22, 2016 - 2016 is coming to an end after a long and busy time for our national local.
Much of our time was spent on bargaining for Telus and Stratcom, which resulted in the ratification of new collective agreements. Although bargaining is a long and arduous process, and often a very stressful time, there was an outpouring of solidarity throughout the process. We saw a high level of member engagement in comparison to previous years of bargaining, and we saw brothers and sisters step up and volunteer their own time to keep up communication and engagement by participating on CATs. Our bargaining committees spent countless hours away from their families in order to fight for member rights.
“I’m really proud of our membership and how people stepped up during bargaining in the fight for a fair collective agreement. We have passionate activists in our local who make us stronger,” said Lee Riggs, National President of USW 1944. “We have a big year in 2017 and I hope we can continue with this level of engagement and move forward together.”
2017 promises to be another busy year with the USW Telecom Council, USW International Convention, and our own Local Annual Delegated Meeting at the end of May. For our BC members, it is also an election year and we have an opportunity to elect a labour friendly BC NDP government and get rid of the Christy Clark Liberals.
That being said, take this much-needed reprise with your loved ones during this holiday season. Celebrate safely and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
In solidarity,
The Telecommunications Workers Union, United Steelworkers National Local 1944
January 10, 2017 - The Jefferson Awards Foundation is the longest standing and most prestigious organization dedicated to activating and celebrating public service.
Created in 1972 by the American Institute for Public Service, those recognized by this esteemed award are ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.
Last year our brother Ron Palmer received a Jefferson Award for the good work he has done to change the service dog laws of Alberta. He has been working with the government of Alberta to make improvements in accessibility and the licensing of service dogs.
We know that our local is full of activists who help their communities and volunteer their time to various causes. If you are one of those activists, or know an activist, you can nominate yourself or others for a Jefferson Award.
Regional winners of the Jefferson Award receive $500.00 US donation toward their cause and national winners receive $1000.00 US. In addition, being recognized allows you to impact more lives by spreading your service message.
Guidelines for USW Nominees • Nominee must be a United Steelworker member or employee • Public service must be significant and documentable • No financial incentive or other benefits may be directly derived by the member in return for their service • You may self-nominate • Submit application by February 1, 2017.
January 16, 2017 - Since electing Donald Trump as president of the USA, and a Republican majority to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, many individuals the world over are feeling fearful and unsure of the future.
Trump ran a campaign of hate and divisiveness. He was openly racist and misogynistic. Many are fearful that his being elected to office has normalized hateful and sexist rhetoric. It is time, now more than ever, for us to show solidarity with minorities; with our sisters and brothers of all races, religions, abilities, and gender and sexual orientations. Women’s March –On Washington- is an organized event for the day after the Presidential inauguration, January 21 at 10 am, to send a loud and clear message that discrimination will not be tolerated.
As Canadians we pride ourselves on our inclusive and multicultural society. There has been an outpouring of support from across Canada, and the world over, for those who have been targeted by the hateful rhetoric of the Republican’s presidential campaign. Canadian Women’s Marches are being held in various cities across Canada, for a complete list check here. There are also packages to be purchased where protestors from the Greater Toronto Area will be bussed to Washington for the main rally, for more information on bus & march kits click here.
Everyone who believe in equal rights are encouraged to attend; people of all genders, races, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and political affiliations. The more people in attendance, the stronger our message will be.
February 2, 2017 - Diversity, tolerance, and equality for all are some of the fundamental principles of Canada.
During the month of February we recognize Black History Month, a month which focuses on the struggles and successes of our black communities.
It is essential for unions to continue to promote inclusivity and equality in our work places, and in our communities. Part of this is to help in electing governments who will protect the rights and freedoms of minorities and who support policies that ensure we continue to foster diversity.
It is especially important during these times of uncertainty, where divisive and fear mongering rhetoric is being normalized, that we be extra vigilant in promoting diversity and standing up for targeted minorities. Part of being a good ally is to educate oneself on social issues affecting the communities.
The Canadian Labour Congress is hosting a Working While Black webinar series, an educational and interactive webinar series for workers of colour and allies. For more information about the webinar and register online click here.
More information on Black History Month is available on the Government of Canada website which includes organizations and educational resources, key events in Black Canadian history, and biographies on notable Black Canadians. Recently our Canadian currency was updated to include Viola Davis Desmond on our $10 bill to promote the visibility of our Black Canadian history.
Throughout the month there will also be an array of festivities and events that acknowledge the accomplishments and the legacy of Black Canadians, both past and present. Members are encouraged to attend events in your communities.
In solidarity,
Telecommunications Workers Union, United Steelworkers National Local 1944
