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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, after investigating complaints filed by CWA, has issued a “serious” citation against the New Era Cap Co. in Derby, N.Y., where workers have been on strike since July 16 over wages and health issues.

CWA, which represents passenger service employees at US Airways, won assurances that the airline will honor its contract covering some 10,600 agents and will pay furlough assistance to workers laid off in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack.

Labor Board Says Workers’ Organizing Rights Violated

Members of CWA Local 6143 and state and community supporters rally in San Antonio, Texas, to “keep jobs that build strong communities” and to protest the potential closing of AT&T’s call center.

Great actions, strategy sessions and music filled the Jobs with Justice annual meeting, which brought more than 850 activists — from unions, student groups, faith-based and community organizations and more — to Cleveland Sept. 6-9.