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Global Crossing Collapse Sparks Probe
News
February 15, 2002
CWA Local 1170 members in Rochester, N.Y. got a boost from Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) who held a press conference at the local's offices this week to spotlight the former Global Crossing workers' losses in 401(k) stockholdings, and to join CWA and the AFL-CIO in calling for congressional action to protect workers' retirement security.
AT&T, Comcast Seek Job Security For Top Executives, Board Members: Workers Offered the Opportunity t
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – While AT&T refuses to discuss workers' concerns about jobs and employment security, the company's board of directors and senior executives would give themselves job security at least through 2005, the Communications Workers of America charged.
CWA Response to AT&T Contract Extension Proposal: Statement by Ralph Maly, CWA Vice President for Co
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – AT&T's proposed contract extension is long on rhetoric and very short on workers' concerns about jobs as the company moves ahead with its breakup.
AFL-CIO Poll Shows Employees Overestimate Their Rights at Work
News
February 1, 2002
If you believe in gun control and your boss doesn’t, could you be fired for airing your views? Can your supervisor listen in on your personal phone calls? Can a would-be employer demand genetic tests, then refuse to hire you if you’re at risk for health problems?
Philip Perkins Dies at COE Meeting
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February 1, 2002
Philip Perkins, president of Local 6139 for the past six years, died of a heart attack Jan. 10 while attending the Committee on Equity meeting in Washington, D.C.