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Mobilization Update
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July 31, 2009
With virtually no movement at the Legacy T bargaining table…It’s time to take more serious actions against AT&T.
Alcatel-Lucent Installers and Retirees Fight Union Busting
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July 31, 2009
Attached is a report from Local 7290 President Michael Taylor about an action that was held on Friday, July 24.
Third House Committee Passes Health Reform Bill
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July 30, 2009
On July 31, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved, 31-28, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (H.R. 3200), after adopting a substitute amendment by Chair Henry Waxman (D-CA), by voice vote.
CWA, Steelworkers Join Forces on Worker Health and Safety
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July 30, 2009
A new partnership between CWA and the Steelworkers means members will be that much safer at work as the two unions run joint safety and health training programs and work together to identify and reduce hazards on the job.
Alcatel-Lucent Contracts Out While Cutting Workers' Hours
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July 30, 2009
When Alcatel-Lucent won a bid to upgrade equipment at two 911 centers in Nebraska and Iowa, CWAers at the company hoped it would mean more work. Since April, many of CWA's 1,400 Alcatel-Lucent installers have had to work a reduced, 32-hour, work week because of the economy.