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Louis B. Knecht, CWA Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus, Dies at 90
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February 10, 2011
CWA Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Louis ("Louie") B. Knecht, a longtime union leader who helped guide CWA through a period of tremendous growth and transition, died Feb. 5.
Misunderstandings Regarding State Debt, Pensions, and Retiree Health Costs Create Unnecessary Alarm
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February 7, 2011
A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities discusses myths about pensions and retiree health care costs.
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.
Excitement Builds for Green Jobs Conference; Last Day to Register
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February 3, 2011
Today is the last day to register online for next week's jam-packed "Good Jobs, Green Jobs" conference in Washington, D.C., where participants from unions, environmental groups, business and government will work together on ways to build a true green economy.
New Pacific Media Workers Guild Merges California, Hawaii Locals
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February 3, 2011
Members of the California Media Workers and Hawaii Newspaper Guild have voted overwhelmingly to merge their locals and become the Pacific Media Workers Guild, a move that TNG-CWA leaders say will strengthen the union in both states.