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Members Walk Out at Loral Skynet
News
July 26, 2004
Confounded by the company's attempt to hide behind bankruptcy proceedings rather than bargain, CWA members at Loral Skynet struck July 12 rather than accept an implemented contract.
Offshore Contractors Target State Government Work
News
July 20, 2004
WashTech research study reveals state governments increasingly are contracting with foreign outsourcing firms, sending millions of dollars in state taxpayer funds overseas.
Local Leader Mounts Hunger Strike in Jobs Protest
News
July 20, 2004
CWA Local 1365 President Gary Nilsson began a hunger strike on July 1 to publicize Lucent's outsourcing of thousands of jobs and to protest Lucent's refusal to offer the same negotiated financial and pension package to all workers laid off at the plant.
Media Unions, Members of Congress Call on FCC Chairman Powell to Hold Full Public Hearings on Media
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – On Capitol Hill today, unions representing half a million media workers joined with Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and other members of Congress in calling for full public hearings as the Federal Communications Commission reconsiders its rules on media ownership.