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ABC, NABET-CWA Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts: Following is a joint news release issued
Press Release
New York – The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, the broadcast sector of the Communications Workers of America, NABET-CWA, and ABC, Inc., today announced that they have reached tentative agreement on new contracts for the ten bargaining units covering technicians, newswrit
Big Settlement Win for Verizon NC Strikers
News
August 8, 2003
Ending a 12-week strike at Verizon South in western North Carolina, CWA Local 3673 members ratified a settlement that preserves benefits and contract provisions, increases wages and provides major gains in health care and other areas. Members will go back to work on Monday August 11.
12-Week Strike Against Verizon in North Carolina is Settled
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America reported that 150 employees of Verizon in the western North Carolina area ratified a new contract last night to end a 12-week strike. Workers are expected to return to their jobs on Monday, August 11.
Union Update on Verizon Bargaining; Some Job Issues Referred to Regional Tables
Press Release
Washington, D.C.
IBM Workers Hail Court Ruling on Pensions
News
August 5, 2003
Alliance@IBM members and other IBM workers won a major victory when a federal court ruled on July 31 against IBM's attempt to switch their pension plan to a cash-balance one. There's no decision yet on how affected employees will be compensated and IBM plans to appeal immediately.