Reforming Senate rules, "is not a revolution," says CWA President Larry Cohen. "This is just basic fairness and democracy and it is within reach."
In the United States Senate, the Rules are being manipulated by Big Business keep good, pro-Worker laws from being passed.
Over the Last Two Years, Bad Senate Rules Blocked…
Contact your Senators today to ask them to co-sponsor Senate Resolution 10, which would stop the minority from obstructing the will of the majority.
To contact your Senators by phone, dial 1-877-851-3674 and use the following script. It’s so easy, and makes a difference.
Hi, my name is _________ and I’m from (city), (state). I want to ask the Senator to end the gridlock in Washington and Co-Sponsor S. Res. 10. Thank you.
Feb 3, 2012
Despite strong Democratic opposition, the House of Representatives voted 248-169 to approve a blatant attack on workers' rights as part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill. Some 157 Democrats voted against the measure. Read More
Feb 3, 2012
More than 700 CWA activists covered Capitol Hill as part of CWA's Legislative-Political conference in Washington. Their message to senators, representatives and staff: we're fighting back to restore democracy and economic justice for working families. CWA activists visited more than 350 congressional offices. Read More
Jan 5, 2012
CWA applauded President Obama's decision this week to recess appoint three new members to the National Labor Relations Board, allowing cases involving violations of workers' organizing and bargaining rights to move forward. Read More
Jan 5, 2012
Register now for CWA's 2012 National Legislative-Political Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31- Feb. 2, and for the first CWA Presidents' Meeting, which opens immediately after the LP conference on Feb. 2. The deadline for the special hotel rate is Jan. 8. Read More
Jan 4, 2012
President Obama's leadership, in announcing his intent to appoint three members to the NLRB, gives workers a chance at justice on the job. Read More
April 4 Events Around the Nation
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Thousands of union supporters march through downtown LA
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Senator Tom Udall Thanks CWA Members
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