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Verizon Workers Fight Back

Incredible video footage from the picket lines. Hear from Verizon workers what this fight is really about.

CWA President Larry Cohen on the Ed Show, August 11, 2011

CWA President Larry Cohen on the Ed Schultz Show on MSNBC discussing our fight for middle-class jobs and a better standard of living for everyone.

Verizon Wireless Strike Support Action, Oakland, CA

California members support the Verizon strike in Oakland, CA

Scab manager can’t make cross connect

Watch a Stumbling Booby Manager in the wild.

Commemorating Ariel Glaser’s 30th Birthday

The Pediatric AIDS Foundation connects the 30th anniversary of the first AIDS diagnoses in the U.S. with what would have been Ariel Glaser’s 30th birthday.

Verizon Rally 7/30/2011: CWA President Larry Cohen

CWA President Larry Cohen addresses over 15,000 Verizon employees who took to the streets of New York City to demand good jobs and a fair contract.

Verizon Rally 7/30/2011: CWA District 1 Vice President Chris Shelton (Part 2 of 2)

CWA District 1 Vice President Chris Shelton addresses over 15,000 Verizon employees who took to the streets of New York City to demand good jobs and a fair contract. (part 2 of 2)

Verizon Rally 7/30/2011: CWA District 1 Vice President Chris Shelton (Part 1 of 2)

CWA District 1 Vice President Chris Shelton addresses over 15,000 Verizon employees who took to the streets of New York City to demand good jobs and a fair contract. (part 1 of 2)

Verizon Rally 7/30/2011: CWA District 2-13 Vice President Ed Mooney

CWA District 2-13 Vice President Ed Mooney addresses over 15,000 Verizon employees who took to the streets of New York City to demand good jobs and a fair contract.

Verizon Rally 7/30/2011: IBEW President Ed Hill

IBEW President Ed Hill addresses over 15,000 Verizon employees who took to the streets of New York City to demand good jobs and a fair contract.

Whatever It Takes

Over 15,000 CWA and IBEW took to the streets outside Verizon's NYC headquarters on July 30th

Get Ready to Strike!

CWA Members perform at the NYC Rally

We Will Strike You!

The crowd at NYC Rally sings "We will, we will strike you!"

T-Mobile Workers Win Union Voice in Connecticut

T-Mobile techs in Connecticut recently voted to join CWA-TU. They are the first T-Mobile workers to join a union in the USA.

CWA: Standing Up and Taking it To the Streets

CWA members are standing up to attacks on workers across the country.

It’s About Good Jobs at Verizon

Verizon is on the attack. Districts 1, 2, and 13 and IBEW stand united and ready to fight for the good union jobs and middle class standard of living we've earned. Join the mobilization!

Colombian Trade Unionists Press Conference

A delegation of brave Colombian trade unionists held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on 6/16/2011 to outline their opposition to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

Rep. Miller on the House floor on Colombia Trade Agreement - 5.12.2011

On May 12, 2011, Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the ranking member on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, took to the floor to decry the proposed Colombia Trade Agreement.

CWA District 4 Vice President Seth Rosen speaking at Indiana Rally

Seth Rosen speaking in Indiana at April 4th, 2011 "We Are One" Rally

Fox2Now: Union Members March For Civil And Workers Rights

Wisconsin’s Recall Effort

Advertisment about the workers' rights-inspired recall movement in Wisconsin, featuring CWA member Betsy LaFontaine.

Thousands of union supporters march through downtown LA

Video of ABC7's coverage of Solidarity Saturday in LA. Click here to go the ABC7's article about the protest.

T-Mobile Worker Speaks at White House Forum

T-Mobile call center worker Liliana Bequer joins a panel at the White House to discuss workplace organizing.

Health Care Reform and Implications for Our Collectively Bargained Plans

Presented at CWA Telecommunications & Technologies Conference Jacksonville, Florida March 2011

International Women’s Day 2011

A terrific and visually interesting video from our friends at UNI celebrating International Women's Day.

Let Us Compete

CWA urges Congress to support the F-136 Joint Strike Fighter Alternative Engine Program.

Senator Tom Udall Thanks CWA Members

Senator Tom Udall thanks CWA members for their work in support of Senate rules changes.

Senator Merkley Thanks CWA Members

Senator Jeff Merkley thanks CWA members for their work in support of Senate rules changes.

IUE-CWA Member Chris Thompson on Green Jobs

IUE-CWA Member Chris Thompson discusses the importance of green practices in manufacturing and how his DMAX diesel-engine plant implemented a landfill free process.

Senator Harkin Thanks CWA Members

Senator Tom Harkin thanks CWA members for their work in support of Senate rules changes.

2011 Green Jobs Conference Plenary: Building a Movement

Panel discussion at the 2011 Good Jobs Green Jobs conference on how union members and environmentalists are working together to build a better future. Panelists include CWA President Larry Cohen.

Overview of Senate Rules Reform

The current rules that govern the Senate are hurting our democracy. Find out why and what you can do make the Senate more accountable.

Senator Bernie Sanders on the War Against the Middle Class

On the floor of the United States Senate, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) stands up for working and middle class families against corporate greed and the huge and growing income gap.

Public Safety Officer Employee-Employer Cooperation Act

CWA President Larry Cohen encourages all CWA members to contact their Senators to ask them to vote for S.1611, the Public Safety Officer Employee-Employer Cooperation Act.

2010 MidTerm Elections: Moving Forward

CWA President Larry Cohen discusses moving forward on our four key issues Secure and Sustainable Jobs, Retirement Security, Health Care for All and Bargaining and Organizing Rights.

STRM Denuncia

In a disgraceful example of global union-busting, 20,000 workers at Telefonica owned Atento in Mexico City who tried to vote for real representation with STRM were threatened and intimidated.

2010 CWA-COPE Contest Drawing

CWA Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Rechenbach and Executive Vice President Annie Hill draw names for the winners of trips for two to Las Vegas, NV.

Larry Cohen and Barbara Elliott at One Nation

CWA President Larry Cohen and Xerox/EZPass Worker Barbara Elliott address the One Nation Rally.

Larry Cohen on the Open Internet, Jobs and the Digital Divide

CWA President Larry Cohen discusses policies to expand broadband deployment and adoption and how to move forward to protect an open Internet.

Health Reform Explained Video: “Health Reform Hits Main Street”

This short, animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.

What Health Care Reform Means to Retirees

The Affordable Care Act: Implementation Update

Health Care and its Impact on our Collectively Bargained Plans

Timeline of Health Care Reform

Overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010

The Time to Eliminate Pediatric AIDS is Now

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS.

One Nation March: Get on the Bus

CWA President Larry Cohen explains why it is important for CWA members to participate in the One Nation March on October 2, 2010.

President Obama demos HealthCare.gov

The President takes time to demo the new HealthCare.gov.

2010 CWA Legislative-Political Conference: Margrete Strand

Margrete Strand, Deputy Director of the BlueGreen Alliance, addresses the 2010 CWA Legislative-Political Conference

Executive Vice President Hill Addresses the 2010 CWA Legislative-Political Conference

CWA Executive Vice President Annie Hill's address to the 2010 CWA Legislative-Political Conference.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Addresses the 2010 CWA Legislative Political Conference

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's address to the 2010 CWA Legislative Political Conference.

Presentation of the President’s Award at the 72nd CWA Convention

CWA President Larry Cohen presents the President's Award to local 4900 during the 72nd CWA Convention.

President Cohen Addresses the 72nd CWA Convention

CWA President Larry Cohen's address to the 72nd CWA Convention, including remarks from Bill Halter

Rep. Sander M. Levin Addresses the 72nd CWA Convention

Representative Sander M. Levin (MI-12) addresses the 72nd CWA Convention, July 2010.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Addresses the 72nd CWA Convention

Representative Luis Gutierrez (IL-04) addresses the 72nd CWA Convention, July 2010.

Secretary Treasurer Jeff Rechenbach addresses the 72nd CWA Convention

CWA Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Rechenbach's address to the 72nd CWA Convention.

Pediatric AIDS Foundation Awards at the 72nd CWA Convention

CWA District 9 President Jim Weitkamp presents awards to the locals that raised the most money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in 2009.

Jake Glaser: CWA’s Contributions to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Elizabeth Glaser's son Jake discusses the Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's work and how CWA's support has made a difference.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Addresses the 72nd CWA Convention

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's address to the 72nd CWA Convention.

Blanche Lincoln: Looking Out for Big Oil

Our latest TV ad in Arkansas reveals that Blanche Lincoln says she works for Arkansas but for too long she's been helping oil companies get their way in Washington.

Your Job Could Be Next

Arkansans speak out about the bad trade deals that Senator Blanche Lincoln has supported that have led to the loss of middle class jobs.

Let Us Compete

Jeff Crosby, President of IUE-CWA Local 201, provides a worker's perspective on the benefits of the F-136 Alternative Engine Program.

Streik TV: US T-Mobile Workers Organize

Report from Streik TV on CWA's efforts to organize US T-Mobile workers.

President Cohen: Political Action

CWA President Larry Cohen outlines CWA's political agenda. "[O]ur work isn't about one party. We're not in the pocket of any party but we stand for working families, for CWAers, for our communities."

Verizon: Don’t Take the Money and Run in WV

The Verizon-Frontier Deal puts the fat cats on Wall Street ahead of hard working West Virginians. Now is the time for us to say "No Deal!"

Networking the Green Economy

Learn how new communication technologies are a critical part of making our energy-hungry economy more sustainable and energy-efficient.

NJ Governor Christie: Wrong About Public Workers

CWA continues educational ad campaigns about what its members do and how Governor Christie's budget cuts will affect the services New Jerseyans have come to trust and demand.

Lothar Schröder Solidarity Speech at May Day Rally

German union ver.di leader Lothar Schroeder letting the crowd at an International Workers' Day rally in Germany know that ver.di will fight with CWA and T-Mobile workers for workers rights in the U.S.

Hearing: EZ Pass Call Center

EZ Pass Call Center workers speak out during a New York State Senate public hearing in April 2010.

United Flight Attendants Call for Fair Contract

In a worldwide “Day of Action” thousands of United Airlines flight attendants said “Hell No” to concessions in April 6 demonstrations at 15 airports

Senator Lincoln Killed Our Jobs

TV ad that began running in Arkansas on April 5, 2010 pointing out that middle class jobs are disappearing in Arkansas thanks to Washington politicians like Blanche Lincoln.

Why Organize? Carolyn Daily, CWA 6300

CWA Member Carolyn Daily from Local 6300 discusses why organizing new members is important to her.

Why Organize? Richard Von Glahn, CWA Local 6355

CWA Member Richard Von Glahn from Local 6355 discusses why organizing new members is important to him.

Why Organize? Linda Talley, CWA Local 6171

CWA Member Linda Talley from Local 6171 discusses why organizing new members is important to her.

Delta Flight Attendants: OUR Song

In honor of MLK day, Delta flight attendants sing a new song written by MSP-based Jarrod Anderson, echoing their campaign theme: Opportunity, Unity, Respect.

IUE-CWA Member Anne Ford Speaks Out Against Whirlpool

Ann Ford, IUE-CWA member and Whirlpool worker describes how Whirlpool's moving 1100 jobs to Mexico, will affect her, her husband and the other 1100 workers and their families.

Speaking Out Against the Health Care Tax

CWA Member Valeria Castle-Stanley explains how the proposed Health Care Tax would affect her.

Verizon-Frontier Deal: Good for Wall Street, Bad for West Virginia

Find out why the sale of Verizon's telephone landlines is good for wall street, but bad for West Virginia.

Speed Matters: 2009 Speed Test Report Release

Executive Vice President Annie Hill discusses the 2009 Speed Matters Speed Test Report and the importance of high speed affordable Internet access for America.

CWA Local 1298 Rally New Haven

Why We Need the Employee Free Choice Act

This video includes footage of President Barack Obama, a strong supporter of workers' rights, along with workers who have fought hard for a union voice and leaders like CWA President Larry Cohen.

Barack Obama’s Message to CWA Members

Presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses Communications Workers of America Members in this video segment.