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NLRB Upholds Reinstatement and Backpay for Detroit Newspaper Strikers
The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. upheld unfair labor practice decisions against the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, ruling that the newspapers must reinstate striking workers and pay their lost wages and benefits going back to July 13, 1995.
M.E. Nichols Retires as CWA Executive Vice President
The Communications Workers of America has named M.E. "Nick" Nichols CWA Executive Vice President Emeritus, in honor and appreciation for his 18 years of service in that post and his 51 years as a part of CWA.
Larry Cohen Elected CWA Executive Vice President
The Communications Workers of America has elected Larry Cohen as executive vice president. Cohen, 49, has served as CWA organizing director and assistant to CWA President Morton Bahr since 1986. He succeeds M.E. Nichols, who retired after serving in that position for 18 years.
CWA Settles Strike at U S West with Pact Guaranteeing Health and Income Security, Limits on Forced O
The Communications Workers of America has reached a tentative agreement with U S West that provides substantial wage and pension improvements, protects health care security and curbs excessive forced overtime.
CWA Strikers Provide Emergency Phone Service Assistance to Families in Dire Need
DENVER, August 27 -- The Communications Workers of America today announced "Communications Workers Care," which sets as policy the union's common practice of providing emergency assistance to any family with an urgent telephone service need during the strike at US West Communications.