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CWA Member Fatality

On Saturday, January 16, Fred Bosch, 42 years of age with 15 years seniority, was electrocuted while performing aerial telecommunications work. A member of CWA Local 3112, West Palm Beach, Florida, employed by AT&T as an outside plant technician. Fred was placing an aerial cable/strand when he came into contact with electricity. Fred leaves a wife and two children, ages 8 and 13, behind. 

At present, supported by CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt, Johnny Hernandez, President; and Mike Tutwiler, Vice President, CWA Local 3112, are conducting an investigation regarding the cause of Fred's death and working to provide support to his family. In addition, Federal OSHA is conducting a comprehensive fatality investigation. As more information becomes available, the union will make this available to CWA leaders and members.