Telus union members agree to new deal

Note: This story includes an update on terms and a statement from Telus's president and CEO. By Ahmad Hathout VANCOUVER – The bargaining committee of the union representing thousands of Telus workers said Friday that most members have agreed to a new deal with the telecom giant, averting a strike. The committee of the United Steelworkers Local 1944, which consists of 6,800 Telus workers, said 70 per cent of members agreed to the four-year deal, which includes incremental step-ups in compensation through October 2026. The committee held meetings with members over the course of this week gathering votes, after it...