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Cardin Introduces Legislation to Protect CWA Members’ Jobs and our Communities from Unsafe “One-Touch-Make-Ready” Policy
Press Release
Yesterday, Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) introduced a new bill to clarify that the FCC’s “one-touch, make-ready” (OTMR) rules do not supersede collective bargaining agreements, a win for CWA members who have been fighting against the unsafe OTMR policy for years.
CWA Endorses Joe Biden for President
Press Release
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has endorsed Joe Biden for President. In a letter to the union’s Executive Board recommending the endorsement, CWA President Chris Shelton said that Biden is “someone who will walk the walk when it comes to fighting for workers’ rights to organize and bargain collectively.”
Heroes Act Would Protect and Compensate Essential Workers, but Republicans Are Going to Block It
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May 21, 2020
The bill contains provisions that would support employment for CWA members and allow them to continue to serve their communities.
CWA/NETT Training Scholarships for CWA Members
News
May 21, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CWA/NETT Academy is funding more than $50,000 in training scholarships for CWA members.
New York CWAers Call for Corporations and Elected Officials to #ProtectAllWorkers
News
May 21, 2020
Members of CWA Local 1102 in New York participated in a car procession this week alongside workers and members of the community to demand corporations and elected officials #ProtectALLWorkers.