May 1, 2013
CWA Statement on Nomination of Tom Wheeler to Head the FCC
The Communications Workers of America issued this statement on President Barack Obama’s nomination of Tom Wheeler to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
May 1, 2013
Avaya Surplus Notification and VTP Offer
We have received a Surplus Notification and VTP Offer from Avaya.
May 1, 2013
May Day: Marching for Immigration Reform
In 1867, American workers launched the first mass labor protest on May 1st to celebrate Illinois’s new eight-hour work day law. Today, nearly 150 years later, we carry on that May Day celebration of the rights of the working class by mobilizing for comprehensive immigration reform.
Apr 30, 2013
CWA Demands Fairness at Patriot Coal
Apr 30, 2013
Worksafe Report: Dying at Work in California 2013
Worksafe's report for Workers Memorial Day is now available: Dying at Work in California: The Hidden Stories Behind the Numbers
Apr 30, 2013
NYCOSH Newsline: April 24, 2013
The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)'s email alert from April 24 is available on their website.
Apr 29, 2013
CWA President Cohen Arrested in St. Louis at Peabody Coal Demonstration
In St. Louis today, leaders from the labor movement, community organizations and religious groups stood up to Peabody Coal and its unfair attack on retired workers.
Apr 29, 2013
Panel: Transpacific Pact Worse Than People Realize
The proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a planned “free trade” pact that’s a top trade goal of the Democratic Obama administration, is far worse than predecessor pacts – and far worse than even its foes realize.
Apr 26, 2013
Tell President Obama: Halt Deportations Now
By Kenneth Quinnell, AFL-CIO NOW
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) and The Nation are asking people to take action against the deportation of aspiring citizens.
Apr 25, 2013
TSA Delays Knives on Planes Policy
In the face of a huge backlash, the Transportation Security Administration postponed its plan that would have allowed knives on US flights starting today.
Apr 25, 2013
President Cohen: ‘If Not Now, When?’
CWA President Larry Cohen challenged convention delegates to build a robust movement for democracy and economic justice.
Apr 25, 2013
Organizing Awards
CWA President Larry Cohen announced the winners of the President’s Award, CWA’s highest honor for organizing and named in honor of our union’s first president Joe Beirne. This year, CWA Local 1109 and CWA Local 4302 shared the honor. Local presidents Rolando Scott Jr. of Local 1109 and Todd Leyda of Local 4302 accepted the awards.
Apr 25, 2013
Financial Reports: Keeping CWA Strong and Effective
Adopting the recommendations of the Defense Fund Oversight Committee, delegates strengthened CWA’s ability to fight for economic justice and to play offense in organizing, bargaining and other campaigns.
Apr 25, 2013
Delegates Adopt Constitutional Changes
CWA delegates made some important changes to the CWA Constitution.
Apr 25, 2013
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
CWA Secretary-Treasurer Annie Hill reported on CWA’s finances and administrative structure and also discussed CWA initiatives like the human rights program and our growing retiree project.
Apr 25, 2013
TWU President Little: ‘I Want to Be Part of the CWA Family’
Jim Little, president of the Transport Workers International Union, outlined his hope that TWU becomes “part of the CWA family.”
Apr 25, 2013
Swearing in District 4 Vice President
Linda Hinton is formally installed as CWA District 4 vice president.
Apr 25, 2013
Strengthening Our Next Generation
CWA’s Next Generation initiative is developing the future leaders of the labor movement.
Apr 25, 2013
Delegates Support Convention Resolutions for Equality, Unity
CWA delegates adopted several important resolutions at the 74th convention.
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