Solidarity rally for Telus call centre workers fighting forced relocation
Members of the labour movement will attend a July 27 rally to support USW Local 1944, employees of Telus, in their struggle against office closures.
The United Steelworkers Communications and Political Action Department is seeking a permanent full-time bilingual legislative assistant in Ottawa, effective immediately. The successful candidate will support the staff of the Ottawa Legislative Office, as well as union staff located other offices as needed. This is an in-office position based in Ottawa.
The successful applicant must be fluently bilingual (speaking, reading, writing) in French and English and must be able to confidently proofread press releases and other documents in either language, have excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel preferred. Knowledge of unions, the labour movement, the legislative process and political experience a very strong asset.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
USW is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from members of equality seeking groups, including women, people of colour, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
This position is a bargaining unit position covered by the collective agreement between USW and COPE 343, with a starting rate of $55,580.20 plus a 3% bilingual premium, and a generous benefits and pension package, and the opportunity to increase salary by up to 12% by completing various training under the union’s pay for knowledge program.
Candidates should submit their cover letter and CV by November 10, 2023 to:
Alexandra Eshelman, Administrative Assistant, United Steelworkers, by mail at 800-234 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1K7, or by e-mail to aeshelman@usw.ca
All applications will be kept confidential. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Members of the labour movement will attend a July 27 rally to support USW Local 1944, employees of Telus, in their struggle against office closures.
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The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has launched a nationwide campaign calling on the public to support Canadian call centre workers who are losing their jobs with TELUS. You are encouraged to tell your representatives in Ottawa that it is time to stand up for Canadian call centre workers, our communities and our local […]