Wrongfully Terminated Workers Maintain Daily Vigil

Three CWA Local 13000 members wrongfully terminated during the Verizon strike maintain a daily vigil at a Verizon Wireless store in Philadelphia to show support for a fair contract for Verizon Wireless workers. Two of those workers, shown above, are Ed Martin and Martin Checkovage. Not pictured is Rob McFadden.

Three CWA Local 13000 members who were wrongfully terminated during the Verizon strike have not wavered in showing their support for a fair contract for their sisters and brothers at Verizon Wireless.

Members Ed Martin, Martin Checkovage and Rob McFadden, have kept a daily vigil outside the Verizon Wireless store on Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia to persuade people not to buy Verizon Wireless services or products until workers at Verizon Wireless get a fair contract.

"They have been covering this store everyday since the return to work last August," Local Executive Vice President Jeff Reamer said. "Their dedication and solidarity speaks to our members' support and determination for Verizon Wireless workers."

CWA Chief of Staff Ron Collins said, "The dedication of these workers demonstrates what is at stake for union members at Verizon Wireless. They are fighting to maintain good middle-class wages, benefits and working conditions."