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A Union's Open Heart Fuels Fight to End Childhood AIDS

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July 24, 2012

The AFL-CIO recently reported on CWA's work with the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation. The piece highlighted the work of CWA Local 7803 and the story of Cristina Pena, a young college woman that was born with HIV/AIDS.

Over 120 Members of Congress Write American Airlines To Remind Airline It's Not Above The Law

More than 120 members of Congress today told American Airlines that despite what wealthy senior executives may think, the company is not above following laws passed by the U.S. Congress. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) released a letter signed by 121 members of Congress to American Airlines CEO Thomas Horton - who manages to take home millions in salary and bonuses while running a bankrupt airline - stating that American Airlines' attempts to stop workers from exercising their democratic right to vote in a legal union election just won't fly.

Legacy T Tentative Agreement Summary

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July 23, 2012
What follows is an initial summary of the changes bargained in the Tentative Agreement. A more detailed report will be provided to the Presidents at the Contract Explanation Meeting on Friday, July 27, for distribution to members in preparation for the ratification vote.

CWA District 4 and T/T Sector Reach Tentative Contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy

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The Communications Workers of America District 4 and CWA's Telecommunications and Technologies Sector have reached tentative agreements in separate negotiations with AT&T Midwest and AT&T Legacy. CWA members and leaders across all districts are continuing to support bargaining that is continuing in District 9, with AT&T West, and with Local 1298, with AT&T East. The contract covering CWA members in District 3 with AT&T Southeast expires Aug. 4.

Seth Rosen, CWA Vice President, Dies in Tragic Drowning Accident

Seth Rosen, vice president of Communications Workers of America District 4, representing 50,000 active and retired members in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, died tragically in a drowning accident in North Carolina on Friday, July 20, 2012. He was 55.