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CWA Statement on Lead Exposure in Telecommunications
Press Release
Communications Workers of America (CWA) has been at the forefront of advocating for workplace lead protections in telecommunications for decades, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to the safety and well-being of telecom workers.
CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. Addresses the 79th CWA Convention
News
July 11, 2023
CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. addresses the 79th CWA Convention on July 11, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri.
CWA Statement on the Denial of the FTC’s Injunction Against Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Press Release
The Communications Workers of America applauds today's decision by U.S. District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley to deny the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to prevent Microsoft from closing its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.
In an Historic Vote, CWA Elects Claude Cummings Jr. President and Ameenah Salaam Secretary-Treasurer
Press Release
In an historic election, Claude Cummings Jr. was elected as president of the Communications Workers of America by delegates to the union’s 79th convention and Ameenah Salaam was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Cummings is the first Black man elected as CWA President. Salaam, who was elected by acclamation, is the first Black woman to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.
Organizing Update
News
July 6, 2023
The Tower Climbers Union (TCU)/CWA reached a new milestone on Tuesday with the launch of their new local, CWA Local 9424. The local has a national charter for all tower hands.