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CWA e-Newsletter: Oct. 31, 2013
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October 31, 2013
Stop Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal; Senate Minority Obstruction Blocks Key Executive, Judicial Nominations; President Cohen Recognized Among The Hill's 2013 Top Lobbyists; Political Update; Victory For Freelancers, Proud Moment For CWA Canada; Bargaining Update; and more.
CWA: Fix the Broken Senate Rules; the President's Nominees Deserve "Up or Down Vote"
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October 31, 2013
The President's constitutional authority calls for him to appoint nominees for executive positions and the judiciary. The Senate's constitutional obligation is to advise and consent, not obstruct. In our democracy, the President's nominees deserve an up or down vote.
Stop Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal
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October 31, 2013
On MSNBC?s The Ed Show, CWA President Larry Cohen spotlighted how service sector jobs, as well as manufacturing jobs, will be sent overseas if the Trans-Pacific Partnership is approved.
Local 4050 demonstrates against increases in Health Care costs for AT&T Retirees
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October 31, 2013
The rally was covered in both the TV news and press.
Senate Minority Obstruction Blocks Key Executive, Judicial Nominations
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October 31, 2013
The U.S. Senate confirmed several key nominations this week, including Richard Griffin as NLRB general counsel and Tom Wheeler as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.