International Solidarity

May 9, 2013

President Obama Must Tackle Mexico�s Labor Rights Record

Ahead of President Barack Obama�s trip to Mexico, labor leaders called on him to address �Mexico�s dismal labor rights record.�

Apr 18, 2013

Standing with Boston

CWA is proud of the first responders, medics, and Guild and NABET members who put their own lives on the line to spring into action during the horrific events in Boston on Monday.

Apr 18, 2013

Bipartisan Immigration Bill is a First Step

U.S. Senators known as the �Gang of Eight,� four Democrats and four Republicans who have been working on immigration reform, have released a bill that is a first step toward much needed reform of our broken immigration system.

Apr 11, 2013

Thousands Rally at the Capitol for Immigration Reform

CWA rallied with 100,000 immigrants, union members, civil rights activists, faith leaders and community advocates at the Capitol on Wednesday to tell Congress that our country needs a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.

Apr 4, 2013

Save the Date: Immigration Rally on April 10

Both Democrats and Republicans agree that our immigration system is broken and needs reform.

Mar 14, 2013

U.S., Mexico, Canada Telecom Workers Unions Expand Partnership

The leaders of CWA, STRM � the independent Mexican Telephone Workers Union � and the Canadian Communications, Energy and Paperworkers (CEP) met in Mexico City to continue their tri-national work supporting workers� rights.

Mar 14, 2013

Union Women Demonstrate for End to Violence Against Women

UNI Global Union and the global labor movement are calling for zero tolerance for violence against women and girls at home and in workplace.

Feb 21, 2013

T-Mobile Workers Testify About Work Conditions to Global Panel

Call center workers from T-Mobile USA held a �Speak Out� in Charleston, S.C., to expose the extreme difference in working conditions and respect workers in the US and Germany.

Feb 21, 2013

Mexico Day of Action Spotlights Attack on Workers� Rights

CWA President Larry Cohen and local activists rallied in front of the Mexican consulate today as part of a week-long, worldwide protest against the pervasive attack on workers� rights in Mexico. The group delivered a letter to Mexico�s President Enrique Pe�a Nieto calling on the government to help end the persecution of workers who want democratic bargaining rights.

Feb 14, 2013

Stand Up for Good Jobs in Charleston: T-Mobile Workers Speak Out

On Saturday, CWA will host a forum spotlighting several local T-Mobile USA employees who will speak out about T-Mobile�s attack on workers� rights and keeping good jobs in Charleston, S.C.

Feb 14, 2013

Mexico Day of Action Spotlights Attack on Workers� Rights

Washington, DC activists and CWAers, including President Larry Cohen, will demonstrate in front of the Mexican consulate next Thursday, Feb. 21, as part of a weeklong, worldwide protest against the pervasive attack on workers� rights in Mexico.

Jan 1, 2013

German Workers Stand Strong with U.S. T-Mobile Collegues

In Germany, members of ver.di, the union representing telecom workers at Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile, have taken the fight of T-Mobile USA workers to heart. Since CWA and ver.di joined together to form TU, a joint union for all Deutsche Telekom workers in the U.S. and Germany, German workers have stood up for their U.S. counterparts in lots of way.

Dec 6, 2012

CWAers to Demonstrate on Dec. 10 for Fair �Fiscal Cliff� Solution

CWA members are joining candlelight vigils outside congressional offices, rallies, town hall meetings and many other actions on Dec. 10, International Human Rights day, part of a nationwide campaign to make sure that the solution to our country�s fiscal crisis makes the wealthy pay their fair share and doesn�t cut benefits that working families depend on.

Dec 6, 2012

CWA/NETT Takes Video Editing Class to Canada

CWA/NETT�s mobile training lab recently traveled to Canada to teach the basics of Final Cut Pro to members.

Nov 21, 2012

Der Spiegel: Employees at T-Mobile Face �Brutal Psychological Terror�

The German weekly newsmagazine Der Spiegel is out with an expose on the appalling working conditions at T-Mobile USA, detailing the "brutal psychological terror" faced by workers.

Nov 19, 2012

Der Spiegel: Employees at T-Mobile USA Face �Brutal Psych Terror�

The German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel has just published a major review and analysis of the �brutal psych terror� faced by workers at T-Mobile USA. Der Spiegel is one of Europe's largest publications, with a weekly circulation of more than one million and is known for its attention to detail and comprehensive reporting.

Nov 8, 2012

We Expect Better Campaign Heating Up in Germany

Leaders and members of ver.di, the union representing German workers at Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile, are gearing up the campaign to support T-Mobile USA workers in the face of a proposed sale of that company to Metro PCS, a U.S. firm that outsources the majority of its jobs.

Jul 26, 2012

ver.di Leader: AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile Like Night and Day

This past month, Lothar Schr�der, Executive Board Member of ver.di, the German union representing over 2 million workers, including those at T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom, has been traveling to T-Mobile locations throughout the United States, meeting with T-Mobile USA workers and the CWA activists who are helping them get a union voice.

Jul 26, 2012

Workers Stand for America Rally

Tens of thousands of workers will unite next month in Philadelphia � the birthplace of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights � to demand economic freedom and opportunity for all.

Jul 19, 2012

CWA Gains TAA Benefits for Workers Laid Off at Seven Call Centers

CWA was successful in gaining Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits for up to 3,300 T-Mobile USA workers after the company closed seven call centers in June.

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