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Cohen Announces Nationwide Day of Action April 4

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March 3, 2011
The voice of the labor movement and its allies will roar louder than ever on April 4, the anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when "it will not be business as usual at workplaces and communities across this nation," CWA President Larry Cohen said Wednesday.

'Legislative University' Prepares CWA Activists for Major Battles

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February 10, 2011
CWA's first-ever "Legislative University" drew 100 activists and staff to Washington, D.C., this week to learn how to get the ear of lawmakers, build coalitions and create effective plans to combat attacks on workers in Congress and statehouses around the country.

Economic Justice Means Rights for Workers, Sustainable Jobs

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February 10, 2011
Creating good, sustainable jobs in the nation's emerging green economy will require workers, community and political leaders to build coalitions that put pressure on employers, CWA President Larry Cohen told the "Good Jobs, Green Jobs" conference Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

CWA Board Calls for Eliminating EVP Position

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February 3, 2011
Following through on our continuing efforts to redirect the union's resources to where they are most needed in these critical times, the Executive Board is recommending that the position of executive vice president be eliminated, effective at CWA's 73rd Convention in July.