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CWA and Political Allies Gain Election Victories in Louisiana, Indiana
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May 8, 2008
CWAers made a huge difference in the May 3 election in Louisiana's 6th congressional district, sending pro-worker Democrat Don Cazayoux to the House of Representatives.
Flight Attendants Fighting for Safe Water Aboard Aircraft
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May 8, 2008
AFA-CWA leaders say a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule to safeguard drinking water onboard airplanes leaves too much power in the hands of the airlines and puts flight attendants and passengers at risk.
East Bay Area MediaNews Workers Seek Guild Representation
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May 8, 2008
Journalists leading a Newspaper Guild-CWA organizing drive at the Bay Area's largest newspaper chain have collected a "strong majority" of signed cards from would-be members and are petitioning the National Labor Relations Board for a union election.
After Legal Battle, First Contract for City Workers in Tulsa Suburb
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May 8, 2008
A determined unit of city employees in Broken Arrow, Okla., that took its organizing battle all the way to the state supreme court now has union recognition and a first contract.
Former Verizon Contract Extended at FairPoint
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May 8, 2008
A contract extension with FairPoint Communications covering 3,000 CWA and IBEW-represented workers in Northern New England – formerly Verizon employees – is highlighted by job security and contract successorship protections along with wage and benefit gains.