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T- Mobile USA and AT&T Merger Means Faster and More Widespread Broadband
Press Release
The acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T will mean greater access to high speed communications, especially for residents in rural communities.
Breaking! Wisconsin Judge Blocks Public Worker Bargaining Bill
Press Release
Temporary restraining order puts anti-bargaining law on hold.
Women Bear Brunt of Union Busting
News
March 17, 2011
This piece was originally published in Politico
By: Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Heidi Hartmann
Across America, hardworking teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses and other public employees are being squeezed from two directions.
On one hand, cutting deficits has become the main budgetary priority in Washington and state capitals, which means pay freezes or layoffs for hundreds of thousands of these middle-class workers. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and other states, governors are using the real problem of budget deficits as a justification to pursue a long-term goal: union busting.
Whether by design or default, this two-pronged assault on the public sector disproportionately hurts women.
By: Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Heidi Hartmann
Across America, hardworking teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses and other public employees are being squeezed from two directions.
On one hand, cutting deficits has become the main budgetary priority in Washington and state capitals, which means pay freezes or layoffs for hundreds of thousands of these middle-class workers. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and other states, governors are using the real problem of budget deficits as a justification to pursue a long-term goal: union busting.
Whether by design or default, this two-pronged assault on the public sector disproportionately hurts women.
Insurers make big profits while the country is mired in recession
News
March 17, 2011
Health Care for America Now has released a study showing that in 2010, the last year before market regulations from health care reform take effect, insurance companies posted huge profits despite the catastrophic recession that plagued the rest of the country.
Tell CWA What You're Doing to Stand Up for Workers' Rights
News
March 17, 2011
Will your local be rallying April 4? Leafleting outside a union-busting business? Protesting at city hall or the state legislature? With just 2 1/2 weeks to go until the nationwide day of action, CWA is making it easy for you to plan, share and join events in your community.