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CWA Supports Open Internet Rulemaking by FCC to Promote Investment, Innovation, Jobs
News
October 22, 2009
The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward to develop rules to preserve an open Internet that also serve to stimulate investment, innovation and job creation. CWA commended Chairman Julius Genachowski for launching an open and transparent process and for acknowledging that there are no predetermined answers in this discussion.
Agreement reached between CWA and AT&T on National Health Care Reform
News
October 21, 2009
Please find attached the letter of agreement between CWA and AT&T on National Health Care Reform.
CWA: Customer Service Professionals Month Recognizes Workers in a Tough Profession
Press Release
The Communications Workers of America today is marking Customer Service Professional Recognition Day, recognizing the accomplishments and professionalism of customer service professionals in the United States.
CWA Excise Tax Study Finds that Health Care Plans Still Will Be Affected
Press Release
Despite attempts by the Senate Finance Committee to mitigate the harmful effects of the so-called "Cadillac" tax, or excise tax, on health care plans, the final bill recently approved by the committee would still slam one-third of health care plans, according to new congressional data analyzed by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Moreover, there would be a $7,600 average tax increase between 2013 and 2019 on taxpayers affected by the tax. Middle income taxpayers making $50,000 to $75,000 affected by the tax would see their taxes increase 1.4 percent while millionaires affected would see their tax increase just 0.1 percent, showing the regressive nature of the tax.