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BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, Telus issued another 545 voluntary severance packages (VSPs) to members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, impacting workers in various critical departments, including outside plant construction, cable repair, network operations, engineering and more. This follows a trend of similar packages offered over the past two years significantly reducing its Canadian workforce.
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The recent round of VSPs comes with the additional threat of forced relocation for workers in areas where Telus has failed to meet its desired reduction targets. This ongoing practice has raised concerns over the integrity of Canada’s telecommunications system, which is essential to the country’s infrastructure and public services.
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“Telus continues to make decisions that prioritize cost-cutting over the quality of service that…
