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April 28 -- Workers' Memorial Day
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April 5, 2011
On April 4, CWA leaders and activists stood with other unions and allied organizations to honor Dr. King who died in Memphis, Tennessee, while fighting to bring collective bargaining rights and respect for 1,300 public sanitation workers.
On April 28, we continue that fight for dignity and respect as CWA and the U.S. labor movement will celebrate and observe Workers? Memorial Day.
GOP Budget Chairman's 2012 Budget will Drastically Cut (and Radically Change) Medicare
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April 5, 2011
On Tuesday, Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan, chair of the House Budget Committee, unveiled his 2012 budget proposal which includes radical changes that would privatize Medicare, hurting seniors and enriching insurance companies.
Profiles of Progress: Building a Stronger Union Through Diversity
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April 5, 2011
CWA's Human Rights Department presents the 2011 report on CWA Local Union Civil Rights and Equity Committees and Women's Committees
Civil Rights Icon James Meredith Speaks to CWA Members
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April 5, 2011
Last week, civil rights icon James Meredith visited with CWA members in Mississippi to help them prepare for their April 4th actions.
Top 5% Holds 63.5% of the Country?s Wealth
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April 1, 2011
A new EPI paper finds that the distribution of wealth in the United States is even more unequal than the distribution of wages or income.