Telus confirms offer implementation as union "gets it on"

VANCOUVER – Responding to its employees’ walkout, Telus today confirmed that it will implement certain terms and conditions of its comprehensive offer of settlement with its unionized workers on July 22. "Our offer recognizes the contributions of our team members and effectively addresses the needs of Telus, our customers and our shareholders," said Darren Entwistle, Telus president and CEO. "It would make Telus' unionized team members among the best paid telecommunications professionals in Canada, provide employment security and give Telus the flexibility it needs to compete on an even playing field with its competitors." Telus has implemented a comprehensive contingency...