Telus Offering Buyouts to 700 Employees in 2026, Reportedly Part of Prior Program
What’s Happening at Telus?
Telus is offering voluntary severance packages to approximately 700 employees in its Business Solutions unit to kick off 2026 — 200 of which are non-unionized.
Richard Gilhooley, a spokesperson for the Vancouver-based telecom giant, claims the move is part of the same “separation program” that the company implemented in 2025.
Check out our Telus Layoffs & Severance page for more information on the workforce reduction and the rights that non-unionized employees have.
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Lior Samfiru
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