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Thousands Show Solidarity as GE Talks Open
News
June 1, 2003
Bargaining with General Electric opened May 19 in New York City, with IUE-CWA and CWA leaders - fired up by a massive rally two days earlier - putting their members' message across the table: The 14,000 IUE-CWA members employed by GE will stand together for a fair contract.
CWA Reaches Three-Year Agreement with Avaya
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America has reached a tentative three-year agreement with Avaya that provides wage and pension improvements, protects retiree health care and enhances employment security, among other gains.
CWA Members Stand Strong in Strike at Verizon NC
News
May 30, 2003
CWA Local 3673 President Tommy Pool said the strike by 150 members at Verizon Carolina, the former GTE unit, is "one hundred percent solid."
CWA Applauds Investigation into MCI WorldCom Contract Awards
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America praised Sen. Susan Collins (R-Me.), chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, for her announcement that the committee will investigate the awarding of contracts to MCI WorldCom.
Verizon Ordered to Restore Blood Drive Program
News
May 23, 2003
The NLRB has ruled against Verizon in its bid to eliminate paid leave for New York CWA members who participated in a jointly sponsored blood donation program.