Jul 26, 2010

Remarks by CWA President Larry Cohen at the 72nd CWA Convention

CWA President Larry Cohen addresses the 72nd CWA Convention in Washington, D.C.

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Jul 22, 2010

Omaha TV Techs Battle Hearst for a Fair Contract

NABET-CWA technicians at Omaha's KETV Channel 7 are fighting for a fair contract that prevents the Hearst-owned station from unilaterally turning full-time jobs into part-time work.

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Jul 22, 2010

Boarman Nomination as Public Printer Cleared for Senate Action

The nomination of William Boarman, president of CWA's Printing, Publishing & Media Workers Sector, to become the nation's next Public Printer was approved by the Senate Rules Committee and sent to the full Senate.

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Jul 22, 2010

New Report Looks at Union-Building and Young Activists

A new report by the Berger-Marks Foundation offers a "top ten list" to help unions attract and keep a new generation of workers, especially women members.

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Jul 15, 2010

Telefonica/Atento Follows Union-Busting Model in Mexico City Election

The union election held last week among 20,000 telecom workers in Mexico City was another wake-up call that the global economy simply doesn't work when it comes to workers' rights.

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Jul 26, 2010

Eyes on the Prize: Highlights from CWA President Larry Cohen speaking at the Union’s 72nd Convention

"CWAers and working families are living through some tough times. But we need to keep our eyes on the prize, hold on to our values, our union and our movement at a critical and difficult time. It's not hopeless, just hard. And we've done hard before."

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Jun 21, 2010

CWA: Comcast-NBCU Must Prove Merger is in Public Interest

CWA called on the Federal Communications Commission to deny the application of Comcast and NBCU, or impose conditions that make certain the deal is in the public interest.

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Jun 18, 2010

Civil Rights, Labor and Environmental Leaders Join Call Urging Congress to Clarify FCC’s Authority

A coalition of eight national civil rights, labor and environmental groups is calling on Congress to act quickly and pass narrowly targeted legislation to clarify the FCC's authority in broadband.

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Jun 7, 2010

CWA: Proposed Comcast-NBCU Merger Will Harm Workers, Consumers

CWA District 9 Vice President Jim Weitkamp tells a House Judiciary Committee field hearing that the proposed Comcast-NBCU merger will lead to job cuts and will harm consumer interests, especially in the growing video services market.

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May 21, 2010

CWA Will Review FCC Decision on Verizon-Frontier Deal

CWA is reviewing today's decision by the FCC approving the sale of Verizon landlines to Frontier Communications.

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