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Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Reintroduced in Congress
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May 23, 2024
The PSFNA would guarantee workers the right to join a union, engage in collective bargaining, and sue in court to enforce their labor rights.
A New Dawn: Union Victory at New Flyer in Anniston, Alabama
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May 20, 2024
In April 2024, workers reached an impressive tentative agreement with New Flyer, marking a watershed moment in labor relations in the South. The contract negotiations yielded substantial gains for the workers, both economically and non-economically.
Hour of Power - May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
On this week's show we celebrated Women’s health week and discussed the importance of women specific health issues and the need for its prioritization. We spotlighted Lisa Wright from the Southern Poverty Law Center for her activism efforts and work for pay equity. Two members from the Bird Union joined us to talk about their organizing campaign and the findings of their pay equity report at the Audubon society. We wrapped up our show with CWA’s own Damini Melvin, CBTU under 40 committee chair, and he gave us information on the upcoming CBTU convention and how the under 40 activists are making noise and making changes!
New Flyer Workers in Anniston, Alabama Ratify Union Contract, Signaling a Triumph for Labor in the South
Workers at New Flyer's Anniston, Alabama facility have achieved a monumental victory by overwhelmingly ratifying their first union contract with an astounding 99.39% of union members voting in favor.
CWA Represents at the White House
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May 16, 2024
CWAers participated in events at the White House this week, including a summit on broadband in rural communities.