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CWA Stands in Solidarity with Striking SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America Members
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) stands in full support and solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), in their fight for a fair and equitable contract.
CWA Statement on Lead Exposure in Telecommunications
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Communications Workers of America (CWA) has been at the forefront of advocating for workplace lead protections in telecommunications for decades, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to the safety and well-being of telecom workers.
CWA Statement on the Denial of the FTC’s Injunction Against Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Communications Workers of America applauds today's decision by U.S. District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley to deny the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to prevent Microsoft from closing its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.
In an Historic Vote, CWA Elects Claude Cummings Jr. President and Ameenah Salaam Secretary-Treasurer
In an historic election, Claude Cummings Jr. was elected as president of the Communications Workers of America by delegates to the union’s 79th convention and Ameenah Salaam was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Cummings is the first Black man elected as CWA President. Salaam, who was elected by acclamation, is the first Black woman to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.
We Cannot Ignore the Impact of Systematic Racism in College Admissions
Affirmative Action is a system that has helped open opportunities to all and provide an environment where everyone has a chance to succeed. Eliminating opportunities for communities of color to obtain higher education will create immeasurable negative effects across both our country and our economy.