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Labor Fights to Keep Corporate Books Honest, Avert Layoffs
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February 6, 2003
As CWA urged, Verizon has announced that it will expense the fair value of executive stock options granted on or after Jan. 1 of this year. BellSouth has followed suit.
Unions Honor King Legacy
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February 6, 2003
Hundreds of union activists celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January with a five-day whirlwind of actions in Jackson, Miss., to support minority and workers' rights.
CWA members and leaders were actively involved in
CWA members and leaders were actively involved in
CWA Bargains Early Contract At Lucent
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February 6, 2003
CWA has reached a tentative 20-month agreement with Lucent Technologies covering nearly 6,000 workers, the result of early negotiations with the telecommunications network developer.
CWA Applauds Senate Action to Ban Operation TIPS
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February 6, 2003
Operation TIPS, the controversial "citizen spy" program the Bush administration sought to include in its homeland security measure, has been stripped from the Homeland Security Act thanks to hard work by CWA and the strong support of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).
Agents Narrowly OK Rollbacks at US Airways
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February 6, 2003
CWA members at US Airways, threatened with losing their jobs at the bankrupt carrier, have approved proposed modifications to their contract in a close vote.