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About 10,000 CWAers and union activists from New Jersey filled the streets Thursday outside the state capitol in Trenton to protest a deal between Gov. Chris Christie and some legislators that would take away the right of public workers to bargain over health care and pensions.

With major bargaining fights underway and the ongoing battles to protect workers' rights at the state level, summer is going to be hotter than ever for the labor movement, CWA President Larry Cohen told thousands of activists on Thursday night's "virtual town hall" conference call.

Thank you to CWA Local 2205 for this message, posted after Thursday night's nationwide call for CWA activists. Let's all find creative ways like this to get more members involved: "If you didn't get a chance to listen to the National Call put on by CWA, you should listen the next time! It is truly amazing to know we can and are making a difference out there. It all depends on YOU! We are always seeking volunteers, and they are what makes a difference."

Wisconsin workers aren't down or out, despite the blow their state's Supreme Court dealt this week as it gave Gov. Scott Walker a green light to strip collective bargaining rights from public employees.