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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America blasted yesterday's action by the Florida Public Service Commission to slash revenues that the regional Bell phone companies are able to collect from competitors who use their local networks.

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Washington, D.C. -- CWA President Morton Bahr called on the Federal Communications Commission to reject the proposed merger of EchoStar’s DISH Network and Hughes Network Systems’ DIRECTV, citing the harm to consumers and workers that would result if the $26 billion merger is approved.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following a strike authorization vote by employees, the executive board of the Communications Workers of America has approved strike action against Verizon Information Services (VIS), Verizon's yellow pages directory sales operation on the east coast.

Washington, D.C. – The Communications Workers of America has reached a tentative agreement with US Airways on proposed changes to the contract covering about 8,000 passenger service agents.

CWA’s leadership is recommending acceptance of the proposed changes.