USW Telus Workers OK New Contract

Workers represented by United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1944, after 16 months of negotiations, approved a new contract with Canadian provider Telus. The agreement covers 6,800 members and includes wage increases each year through March 2027, better job security protections, paid domestic violence leave and other benefits, USW said Friday. “Every improvement won in this contract is the direct result of hearing from Telus workers that they expect better,” said Donna Hokiro, USW Local 1944 president.