Apr 18, 2013
1 CEO Makes 354 Times the Average Worker
Did you know just one CEO makes 354 times as much as the average rank-and-file worker?
Apr 18, 2013
We Want to Hear From You!
Tell us how your local has reached out to your community with a few sentences and photos.
Apr 18, 2013
74th Convention: Working for Economic Justice and Democracy
On April 22-23, members will be gathering in Pittsburgh for CWA’s 74th Convention.
Apr 17, 2013
Mobility “Orange” Contract Implementation Dates
Now that the Mobility "Orange" contract has been ratified, it is in the process of being implemented. Learn when specific provisions of the new agreement are scheduled to take place.
Apr 17, 2013
CWA: Bill Moves Immigration Debate Forward
A statement by the Communications Workers of America on the immigration reform bill introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Apr 17, 2013
CWA Supports Inclusive Prosperity Act introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison
You know that Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) is looking out for working and middle class families. He’s introduced the “Inclusive Prosperity Act,” which would impose a modest fee on Wall Street trades to help fund the programs that working families count on, from the social safety net to education to expanded access to high speed broadband.
Apr 12, 2013
House Passage of Anti-NLRB Bill Part of Larger GOP Shell Game to Gut Worker Protections
The Communications Workers of America strongly condemns the passage of H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is the latest example of an all-out assault by many Republicans on the National Labor Relations Board and on basic worker protections.
Apr 11, 2013
Senate Leaders Must Move President’s NLRB Nominations to the Senate Floor
CWA commended President Barack Obama for putting forward three additional nominations to the National Labor Relations Board this week. These nominations, together with two previously announced, would restore the NLRB to full status and will ensure that a functioning NLRB can enforce workers’ rights on the job.
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 11, 2013
Activists Expand Voting Rights in Maryland
A coalition of CWA, community and good government activists have won a big victory for voting rights in Maryland.
Apr 11, 2013
New Jersey Activists Head to Boot Camp
Fifty million people can change the future of our country. And this week, New Jersey CWA activists took the first steps toward building that campaign against corporations and right-wing extremists.
Apr 11, 2013
FCC Chair Confirms T-Mobile Commitments To Preserve and Grow Jobs In The United States
Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski today released a letter to a member of Congress, stating he expects T-Mobile USA to fulfill its promises of both preserving and creating jobs in the United States following regulatory approval of its merger with MetroPCS.
Apr 11, 2013
NLRB Threatens Two Complaints in One Week Against Cablevision
The National Labor Relations Board has threatened to file two complaints against Cablevision this week.
Apr 11, 2013
CWAers are Building a Movement
CWA members nationwide are actively building a movement.
Apr 11, 2013
FCC Chair Confirms T-Mobile Commitments To Preserve and Grow Jobs In The United States
FCC Chair Julius Genachowski today released a letter to a member of Congress, stating he expects T-Mobile USA to fulfill its promises of both preserving and creating jobs in the United States following regulatory approval of its merger with MetroPCS.
Apr 11, 2013
Let’s Get to Work: Climate Change, Infrastructure and Innovation
Next week more than 1,600 union members and environmentalists from around the country will be discussing economic, environmental and democracy issues at the BlueGreen Alliance's annual Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference in Washington, DC.
Apr 11, 2013
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day
On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces.
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