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In The News: California Local Pushes AT&T on Safety as Street Crime Threatens Techs
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January 1, 2009
For AT&T technicians in Oakland and Richmond in northern California, work was getting dangerous. Criminals broke into their trucks while technicians worked just yards away. Some workers were assaulted. A year ago, a technician who witnessed a shooting was stalked and threatened by a gang.
Tony Bixler and Noah Savant Retire As CWA District 9 and 3 Vice Presidents
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January 1, 2009
After a combined 87 years of service to CWA, District 9 Vice President Tony Bixler and District 3 Vice President Noah Savant retired in January.
Bailed-Out Bank Executives Reaped $1.6 Billion
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December 25, 2008
The same Wall Street banks that are being bailed out by taxpayers gave their executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses and benefits in 2007, the Associated Press reported this week.
CWA Members Know Solis as a Strong Workers' Rights Champion
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December 23, 2008
CWA members in southern California know first hand that Rep. Hilda Solis, President-elect Barack Obama's choice for U.S. secretary of labor, is a long-standing champion of workers' organizing and bargaining rights.
Bailed-Out Bank Executives Reaped $1.6 Billion
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December 23, 2008
The same Wall Street banks that are being bailed out by taxpayers gave their executives nearly $1.6 billion in salaries, bonuses and benefits in 2007, the Associated Press reported this week.