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ALLTEL Talks Resume, Strikers Stay Strong

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July 15, 2003
CWA Vice Presidents Jimmy Smith, District 3, and Jimmy Gurganus, Telecommunications, joined CWA members in separate visits to picket lines and meetings with Kentucky strikers who have been on strike against ALLTEL since June 8. Bargaining resumed after hard work and strong labor community support for the strikers.

CWA Takes on Verizon Giveback Demands

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July 15, 2003
Verizon East bargaining continued this week at regional tables in New York, Washington, D.C., and at local tables. CWA negotiators are battling the company's demands for givebacks, even of key workplace gains won in the last round of negotiations.

WashTech Reveals Microsoft Secret Layoff Plan

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July 3, 2003
Despite Microsoft's claims to the contrary, CWA's WashTech affiliate blew the whistle this week on the company's secret plan to lay off at least 800 tech support employees as it shifts work to India and Nova Scotia.

Administration Strikes Another Blow at Ergonomics

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July 3, 2003
In addition to killing the ergonomics rule two years ago, the current administration is now making it easy for employers to continue to underreport the number of workers who suffer such job-related musculoskeletal disorders as carpal tunnel syndrome or neck and back injuries.