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D.C. Circuit Rules in Favor of NMB Rules Changes
Press Release
U.S. Court of Appeals affirms NMB rule that sets democratic election standard for union representation elections in the airline industry.
Strong NLRB Nominees Face Big Obstacles from Senate Republicans
News
December 15, 2011
President Obama has nominated two candidates with strong workers' rights backgrounds to fill vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board, but Senate Republicans remain a giant hurdle to their approval.
Cohen on 'Ed Show': War on Workers is Fueling 99 Percent Movement
News
December 8, 2011
Citing American Airlines, Verizon and other companies "looking to cut costs at all costs," CWA President Larry Cohen was featured on MSNBC's "The Ed Show" Dec. 2 as host Ed Schultz continued his reports about the war on America's middle class.
CWA: American Airlines Passenger Service Workers Need a Voice Now More Than Ever
Press Release
American Airlines passenger service agents supporting the Communications Workers of America have filed a petition with the National Mediation Board calling for a union representation election for the 9,700 passenger service agents at American Airlines.
'Sweet Victory' in New York as EZ Pass Workers Ratify First Contract
News
December 1, 2011
EZ Pass call center workers in Staten Island, N.Y., have capped a three-year battle for dignity and justice by voting to ratify their first union contract at a company that fought them every step of the way.