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NJ Public Workers, Indiana Telecom Workers Join CWA
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April 22, 2010
Workers in Berlin Township, N.J., who work for the public works department, won union representation with CWA Local 1040 through majority sign up.
Fearing possible layoffs and cutbacks in health care, the unit of 19 workers contacted CWA after talking with union members in nearby Berlin Borough.
More Media Consolidation is Bad News for Journalism, TNG-CWA Tells FCC
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April 22, 2010
Advocating for media diversity, good jobs and the survival of quality journalism, TNG-CWA President Bernie Lunzer cautioned the FCC this week against lifting what's left of the ban on cross-ownership of a community's newspapers and broadcast media.
CWA Honors Legacy of Civil, Women's Rights Pioneer Dorothy Height
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April 22, 2010
Read CWA President Larry Cohen's statement on the life and accomplishments of a true human rights pioneer, Dr. Dorothy Height:
Electrocution Kills AT&T Technician in Detroit, Michigan OSHA Investigating
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April 22, 2010
Kevin James, an AT&T splicing technician and member of CWA Local 4100, was fatally electrocuted April 15 while working on a telephone pole in Detroit. The accident is under investigation by Michigan OSHA.
Hazards Training Focus of OSHA Retreat for Districts 4, 7, 9
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April 22, 2010
There's still time to register for CWA's Districts 4, 7 and 9 Occupational Safety and Health Retreat being held in two weeks in Phoenix, where sessions will focus on hazardous materials training and general hazards awareness.