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High Deductible Plans Force Families to Delay Care
News
February 6, 2012
A new study finds that adults and children are having to forgo or skip care in families covered by high deductible health care plans.
As U.S. Senate Plans Vote this Week, Outcry Over Anti-Worker FAA Bill Grows
Press Release
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation moves toward a Senate vote early this week, a rising chorus of voices is making clear their opposition as the horrendous impact on workers becomes clear. Among the problems: the FAA legislation is a ?compromise? in name only, would set a dangerous precedent by amending 75 year old labor law, and would inflict significant harm on union organizing efforts.
Despite Rising Outcry, House Advances Anti-Worker FAA Bill
Press Release
The FAA Reauthorization Bill contains a cynical attack on organizing rights that should never have even been considered. It is consistent with lobbying by Delta and the leadership of the Right Wing Majority.
House Approves Attack on Workers' Rights, Senate Can Step Up
News
February 3, 2012
Despite strong Democratic opposition, the House of Representatives voted 248-169 to approve a blatant attack on workers' rights as part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill. Some 157 Democrats voted against the measure.
Activists 'Stand Up, Fight Back' at CWA Leg-Pol Conference
News
February 3, 2012
More than 700 CWA activists covered Capitol Hill as part of CWA's Legislative-Political conference in Washington. Their message to senators, representatives and staff: we're fighting back to restore democracy and economic justice for working families. CWA activists visited more than 350 congressional offices.