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Notice Regarding Union Security Agreements and Agency Fee Objections
News
April 9, 2012
The Notice Regarding Union Security Agreements and Agency Fee Objections has been updated.
Safe-Patient-Handling Program Reduces Workers' Injuries
News
April 9, 2012
Neck and back strain injuries are a common injury for health care workers who assist bedridden patients on a daily basis and often put too much strain on themselves while assisting patients in and out of bed.
In New Mexico, Patient Control is Challenge for Mental Health Workers
News
April 9, 2012
There aren?t too many jobs more challenging than working in a state mental health facility. These days, those challenges are even tougher, as budget cutbacks and changing treatment philosophies make working conditions even tougher for mental health workers.
Watch President Cohen on Ed Show and Jennifer Granholm's 'War Room' Tonight
Press Release
CWA President Larry Cohen will be on the Ed Show, with host Ed Schultz, tonight, talking about the attack on workers and their unions coming from Rep. Darrell Issa, (R-Calif.) Then he heads to the War Room on Current TV, hosted by former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, to talk about ALEC and the Chamber of Commerce's orchestrated attack on workers rights and other issues in the states.
AT&T Legacy T Bargaining Report #31
News
April 8, 2012
Your Bargaining Team met with the Company until 2:00 AM this morning. The Company said they were very ?disappointed? we didn?t move further on Health Care. We responded that we were also disappointed they have not moved on ONE issue that is important to our Union AND they are still looking for huge contributions from our members on absence - maybe a little less huge than their first proposal, but still huge. In addition, they still have takeaways on the table on job security, absence, pensions, double-time and more.