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Building a Political Movement: A New NLRB: Another Path to Protecting Workers' Rights
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July 1, 2010
CWA's and labor's success in getting two new members appointed to the National Labor Relations Board this spring was a big victory for protecting workers' bargaining and organizing rights, especially in light of efforts by some members of Congress to block the Employee Free Choice Act.
Building a Political Movement: Holding Elected Leaders Accountable
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July 1, 2010
CWA members are working to hold our elected leaders accountable for walking away from their promises to support middle class and working families.
Building a Political Movement: 'We Showed that Politics Can Be About Creating Jobs'
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July 1, 2010
Political action can lead to the creation of good union jobs as well as the election of pro-worker representatives in office.
Building a Political Movement: NMB Rule Change Brings Democracy to Airline Elections
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July 1, 2010
The National Mediation Board?s new rule for union representation elections in the airline and railroad industries finally adopts the majority determination rule that is the standard for elections in the United States.
Building a Political Movement: 'We Can Now Count on Members Who Will Immediately Volunteer'
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July 1, 2010
CWA locals in Maryland used political activism to fight Verizon?s efforts to raise telephone rates and reduce service quality standards for thousands of Maryland residential customers.