Union Ratifies Telus Agreement

VANCOUVER -- TELUS today announced that it has been advised by the Telecommunications Workers Union (“TWU”) that the majority of its members have voted to accept the second memorandum of agreement reached on November 6 between the Company and the TWU executive council and bargaining committee. The terms and conditions of the new collective agreement now become effective as of November 20, 2005. 64.1 per cent of the 10,566 employees who voted during the ratification process accepted the agreement.

The positive ratification vote concludes the labour disruption at TELUS that began on July 21. Within 72 hours, TELUS will begin the complex process of bringing approximately 8,200 striking employees back to work over the next two weeks.

“I am thankful our unionized employees have accepted a negotiated agreement that recognizes their role in our continued success and provides TELUS with the capability we need to compete effectively. The end of the labour disruption marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for TELUS and all our team members,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS Corporation. “By bringing this matter to a positive conclusion, we are now able to focus our collective talent and energy on serving our customers, launching new services and advancing our leadership position in a highly competitive and changing telecommunications industry. On behalf of the entire TELUS team, I would like to express sincere appreciation to our customers for their patience and loyalty during a challenging time.”

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