Feb 14, 2013
US Airways-American Merger Offers Opportunity for Workers at Both Airlines
CWA today released this statement on the announcement of the US Airways-American Airlines merger.
Feb 12, 2013
CWA: An Economy and Democracy that Works for All Must Be Our Goal
CWA commends the President's focus on jobs and calls for tough policy to keep good jobs here in the U.S.
Feb 12, 2013
Labor, Trade, Health and Environmental Advocates Urge Open TPP Negotiations, Protections for Workers
On the eve of his fifth State of The Union Address, President Barack Obama is being urged by the Communications Workers of America and a broad coalition of progressive organizations to ensure that strong, enforceable labor, health and environmental protections are included as part of the largest “free” trade agreement ever negotiated by the United States.
Feb 11, 2013
Negotiations Continue at AT&T Mobility, Contract Covering 22,000 CWA Workers Extended
The contract covering 22,000 CWA workers at AT&T Mobility expired late Feb. 9 but has been extended while talks continue.
Feb 8, 2013
Current and Former T-Mobile Workers Meet with FCC Commissioners
WASHINGTON, DC -- Current and former T-Mobile Call Center employees traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with three FCC Commissioners and the Chairman's Chief of Staff.
Feb 6, 2013
CWA District 6 Bargaining Team Reaches Tentative Contract with AT&T Southwest
Communications Workers of America District 6 has reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Southwest covering about 22,000 members at AT&T operations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri.
Jan 29, 2013
CWA Commends White House Plan for Path to Citizenship for 11 Million Immigrants
The Communications Workers of America commends the Obama administration on its determination to create a path to citizenship for 11 million adults and their children who contribute to the economic life of our nation every day.
Jan 28, 2013
Softbank/Sprint/Clearwire Review Must Include Build-Out Requirements, Address National Security
The Communications Workers of America urged the Federal Communications Commission to give close scrutiny to the Softbank/Sprint/Clearwire proposed deal, especially in terms of the concentration of spectrum and the lack of specific, verifiable planned build out by the merged company.
Jan 25, 2013
Now It’s Official: Leaders Offer More Reaction to Senate’s Missed Opportunity for Real Change
Fix the Senate Now coalition thanks the Senate champions of reform: Senators Harkin, Merkley and Udall, and pledges to continue its work for real, democratic reforms.
Jan 15, 2013
Union Vote Falls Short, CWA Stands with American Airlines Agents
The vote for union representation among passenger service agents at American Airlines fell 150 votes short of the required majority of voting agents, but the Communications Workers of America will continue to work with agents for a voice on the job and in their future. The National Mediation Board announced the vote today.
Jan 15, 2013
CWA Announces Over $300k Paid Media Effort for Home Stretch of Senate Rules Reform Campaign
Having made U.S. Senate rules reform a top priority, CWA today announced details of a paid media campaign ahead of the Senate vote on rules reform expected next week.
Jan 10, 2013
Secretary Solis a Staunch Advocate for Workers
CWA is proud to have partnered with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis in her determination to safeguard workers' rights, health and well-being on the job.
Dec 21, 2012
CWA District 6 Reaches Tentative Contract with AT&T Southwest
CWA's District 6 bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Southwest.
Dec 17, 2012
Public Interest Organizations Join CWA In Asking FCC To Weigh Job Issues In Proposed T-Mobile Merger
In comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a broad array of leading national public interest groups said the proposed joining of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS should include FCC imposed conditions that preserve and grow jobs here in the United States, as well as bring back jobs from overseas.
Dec 7, 2012
Mitch McConnell Filibusters Himself, Demonstrates Need for Senate Rules Reform
Yesterday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) filibustered his own bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate. "This is just the latest example of why we will continued to fight for real Senate rules reform and why change in the Senate is sorely needed," said Shane Larson, CWA's Legislative Director.
Dec 7, 2012
One Year Later: American Airlines Agents are Voting on Union Representation
American Airlines passenger service agents today are exercising their democratic right to vote on union representation, one year after the CWA petitioned the National Mediation Board for the election on behalf of agents.
Dec 4, 2012
American Airlines Employees Commence Voting On Union Representation
After months of delays and intimidation by management, almost 9,700 American Airlines passenger service agents today can begin voting on the question of union representation, even as desperate executives of American Airlines’ parent corporation AMR continued efforts to smother employees’ rights.
Dec 4, 2012
23 Senators Send Letter to President Asking That TPP “Keep Faith With American Workers”
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) today praised the 23 Senators who sent a letter to President Barack Obama outlining their concerns with the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade treaty, urging the President to include in any agreement, specific provisions that protect American jobs.
Nov 26, 2012
Communications Workers of America Asks FCC To Weigh Job Issues In Proposed T-Mobile-MetroPCS Merger
In comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Communications Workers of America (CWA) said the proposed joining of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS presents the FCC with a golden opportunity to preserve and grow jobs here in the United States, jobs that would otherwise continue to head to foreign shores.
Nov 20, 2012
CWA: LGBT Groups Stand with Agents, Workers’ Rights at American Airlines
The Communications Workers of America, on behalf of passenger service agents at American Airlines, commends Pride at Work, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund and National Stonewall Democrats for their efforts to support democracy at American Airlines.
