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By Kenneth Quinnell, AFL-CIO NOW
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) and The Nation are asking people to take action against the deportation of aspiring citizens.

In the face of a huge backlash, the Transportation Security Administration postponed its plan that would have allowed knives on US flights starting today.

CWA President Larry Cohen challenged convention delegates to build a robust movement for democracy and economic justice.

CWA President Larry Cohen announced the winners of the President?s Award, CWA?s highest honor for organizing and named in honor of our union?s first president Joe Beirne. This year, CWA Local 1109 and CWA Local 4302 shared the honor. Local presidents Rolando Scott Jr. of Local 1109 and Todd Leyda of Local 4302 accepted the awards.

Adopting the recommendations of the Defense Fund Oversight Committee, delegates strengthened CWA?s ability to fight for economic justice and to play offense in organizing, bargaining and other campaigns.