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2010 Civil Rights and Equity Conference: Labor, the Disenfranchised and the Economy in America

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October 1, 2010
The Communications Workers of America National Committee on Civil Rights and Equity (CR&E) along with District 3 Vice President Judy Dennis hosted the 2010 Civil Rights and Equity Conference in New Orleans LA, September 24th through the 26th. More than two hundred fifteen delegates, CWA and national civil rights leaders, guests, and staff attended the event. The conference was timely in view of the current national debate surrounding civil rights. As conservatives threaten to turn back the clock on immigration and voting rights here in the United States, it becomes increasingly more important for CWA members to organize and fight back.

Working Together: One Nation, Working Together for Progressive Change on Nov. 2

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October 1, 2010
The One Nation Working Together rally at the Lincoln Memorial was incredible. There was so much energy, much of it coming from the more than 10,000 CWAers determined to work with our allies to restore jobs and justice to working families. Workers and activists from civil and human rights communities, religious groups, the green community and many more, were one loud voice for jobs, justice and a government that works for us all. We can?t be ignored.