In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on member states to proclaim a day for women’s rights and international peace. Following the United Nations’ lead, Canada chose March 8 as International Women’s Day.

Your Bargaining Committee, elected at the Convention on February 6, 2010, has begun preparations for bargaining with Telus for the renewal of the TWU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is looking for interested volunteers to join the TWU Joint Employment Equity committee.

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), in co-operation with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), is holding a one-day Pension Summit in Toronto on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

The Olympic winter games are in full swing with the eyes and ears of the world paying close attention.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2010 – The United Steelworkers (USW) and the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) have signed a Strategic Alliance to work together on issues of common interest in Canada and globally.

Jack Layton Battles Prostate Cancer
National Democratic Party Leader, Jack Layton, revealed yesterday in a message which appeared on his NDP website and other social media pages, that he is battling prostate cancer.

TWU Candidate Speeches Begin
Candidates nominated for elected positions began the first round of speeches on Wednesday morning. 

TWU Convention update Day 1

The Telecommunications Workers Union sends its deepest regards to the people of Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating earthquake.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) counsel appeared before the Federal Court of Appeal on January 11, 2010, in relation to the judicial review regarding the Alberta Employment Insurance appeals stemming from the 2005 dispute between the TWU and Telus.

Bill 21 was recently used to legislate 3,500 striking CUPE 873 Ambulance Paramedics back to work while they were in the process of contract negotiations. 

Earlier this month, Telus began distributing emails to members inviting them to participate in a self assessment survey called BTTO (Business Transformation and Technology Operations) Skills Inventory.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is pleased to announce the following winners of the TWU/Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Alberta photo contest.

Sunday, December 6th will mark the 20th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women lost their lives in 1989 at the hands of lone gunman, Marc Lépine.

Bill 21 was recently used to legislate 3,500 striking CUPE 873 Ambulance Paramedics back to work while they were in the process of contract negotiations.

Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests.

The Telecommunication Workers Union (TWU) “Keep Jobs in Canada” campaign was recognized with a Bronze Marketing Award at the Media Innovation Awards on November 12, 2009.

The B.C. Federation of Labour is inviting members to its annual breakfast, commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests. But to do that, we need to hear from you.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) supports the 3,500 United Steelworkers Union (USW) members from Sudbury and Port Colbourne, Ontario, and Voisey’s Bay, Newfoundland,

The New Westminster and District Labour Council is hosting a Union Chili Cook-off on Saturday, November 7th, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the CAW Hall, located at 326 12th St. in New Westminster, B.C.

The Canadian Labour Congress will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Canada’s pension crisis on Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Québec municipal elections will take place this Sunday, November 1, 2009, in over 1,100 municipalities across Québec.

Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests. But to do that, we need to hear from you.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is thrilled to announce that the Keep Jobs in Canada campaign has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Media Innovation Awards.

The National Health and Safety Committee encourages Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) members who are on workplace Health and Safety committees, or TWU Health and Safety Representatives in areas where there are no committees established, to participate in online training sessions.

Are you a person with a disability interested in human rights research? Do you have a disability and feel you've been treated unfairly? Do you know someone with a disability who has experienced discrimination?

It has been brought to the Telecommunications Workers Union's attention that the 'start date' on several Voluntary Separation Package (VSP) letters may not match the start date with employees' Record of Employment (ROE).

Due to a high demand for Keep Jobs in Canada campaign T-shirts, the Telecommunications Workers Union has received a new shipment, now available for sale to members.

Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests. But to do that, we need to hear from you.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has granted a hearing date on December 2-4, 2009, for a grievance filed last June by the TWU against TELUS regarding the LTS contractor situation.

 Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests. But to do that, we need to hear from you.

 Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away. Our goal is to successfully negotiate a contract that reflects your interests. But to do that, we need to hear from you.

Collective bargaining negotiations between the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) and TELUS are less than a year away.

If you strongly oppose the HST and want your voice to be heard, please join Carole James, NDP leader of the Opposition,

The Telecommunications Workers Union began airing radio messages yesterday that will continue all day today on stations in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Québec. 

The Telecommunications Workers Union is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with COPE 15

Labour Day picnics are being organized across the country and Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) volunteers are needed in several cities.

Workplace stress can manifest itself in many ways.  People can become anxious, worried and feel as though they have little or no control over their own life.

The Telecommunications Workers Union values the personal experiences of its members and wants to share these stories with other members from across the country. We are always looking for new stories to use on our website and in our print materials.

The campaign to empower Walmart workers needs your help.

Several Latin American trade unionists (CUPE, IAM, Steel, LIUNA 506 and UFCW 175, to name a few) have organized an Ontario Federation of Labour-endorsed conference of Canadian Latin American trade unionists.

This is a reminder that Local 51, joined by Locals 50 and 60, are hosting a boat cruise. 

Although it is summer, the TWU is not resting. Members of your Executive Council and your Local Officers are working on a number of challenging issues such as off-shoring of our jobs and excessive contracting out of our work.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is proud to be celebrating 65 years of dedicated service and solidarity this year. Local 51 is hosting a boat cruise

The Committee's mandate is to draft a survey for the purpose of determining what type of structural change, if any, the membership would desire.

Bargaining Unit members in Alberta and British Columbia are losing their jobs, not only through outsourcing to other countries but to contractors employed by companies such as LTS and ATI.

In April of this year, the Trustees of the Telecommunication Workers Benefit Plan (TWBP) announced that they were extending the open enrolment period to June 30, 2009.

Members of the UFCW 1518 have been on strike since December 2008.

I’m very excited to be here today to present the first Canadian National Unemployment clock soon-to-be unveiled on the billboard behind me.

Please join us in recognizing the Annual World Day Against Child Labour which takes place today.

The National Unemployment Clock comes to rest in Vancouver today where it will be erected on a billboard at 11:00 a.m. near the corner of Quebec and Terminal streets.

The word is spreading and Canadians are voicing their opinion about the negative effects of offshoring. The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is thrilled with the success of the campaign as reflected by the response from members, the media and public.

The Keep Jobs in Canada campaign truck has arrived in Vancouver! It will be parked at the corner of Burrard and Robson today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

The Keep Jobs in Canada Campaign’s online petition has amassed nearly 7000 signatures since the May 6th launch on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.  This is great news but we can do better!&nbs

TELUS recently announced that it plans to offer an increased number of Voluntary Separation Packages (VSPs) to members in Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON). These announcements took place on May 14th and 15th.

TELUS recently announced that it plans to offer an increased number of Voluntary Separation Packages (VSPs) to members in Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON).

TWU Thanks Volunteers for Supporting Mondee Redman

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) would like to thank everyone who volunteered last Saturday in support of fellow TWU member, Mondee Redman.  As many of you know, Mondee is running as an NDP candidate for the Burnaby North riding in the upcoming provincial election.  Volunteers dedicated a few hours and knocked on the doors of TWU members who live in the riding to encourage support for Mondee on May 12th. 

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 2, 2009, for about 1.5 hours to support

The Executive Council met last week in Edmonton where journalists were invited to hear the Telecommunications Workers Union's (TWU) response to TELUS' outsourcing activities.

The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) National President, George Doubt, made several changes to the Local servicing assignments

The Trustees of the Telecommunication Workers Benefit Plan (TWBP) have extended the open enrolment period to June 30, 2009.

TELUS recently informed affected members of several contracting out, off-shoring and downsizing plans.

During the 2005 lockout, the TWU members who applied for Employment Insurance benefits had their applications denied.