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Day 1 Report: Verizon Workers March for the 99%
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November 11, 2011
With high spirits and chants of "We are the 99%!", a dozen marchers headed South from Albany to Stuyvesant, New York. The weather for the kick-off was beautiful. Labor leaders and State Senator Breslin, State Assmeblymember McEneny and others joined CWA Vice President Chris Shelton to rally up the crowd in front of the Verizon building, across from the State Capitol and Occupy Albany. Marchers were warmly greeted upon arrival in Stuyvesant, with some locals bringing refreshments to share with the group. Some of the marchers wanted to Occupy Stuyvesant after that but Friday is another big day to send a message to the 1% at Verizon. Onward!
Occupy Movement Inspires Unions to Embrace Bold Tactics
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November 10, 2011
Union leaders, who were initially cautious in embracing the Occupy movement, have in recent weeks showered the protesters with help ? tents, air mattresses, propane heaters and tons of food.
OSHA Citation issued in Kentucky
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November 10, 2011
The following information is a summary of an OSHA citation issued in Kentucky:
Exuberant CWAers Celebrate Huge Workers' Rights Victory in Ohio
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November 10, 2011
With Tuesday's overwhelming victory for collective bargaining in Ohio, voters showed Gov. John Kasich and other politicians that they can't get away with extremist agendas attacking workers and the financial security of working families.
Next CWA National Call Set for Nov. 17; Sign Up Now Online
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November 10, 2011
Join CWAers from around the country next Thursday, Nov. 17, for a national telephone call featuring updates on Verizon bargaining, terrific news about Election 2011, and the many ways we're building a movement for good middle-class jobs and collective bargaining rights.