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If a contest were held to determine the most hypocritical behavior by a U.S. corporation, IBM and CEO Sam Palmisano would probably win top prize.

CWA, with labor and environmental groups -- all members of the Blue Green Alliance – came together to support comprehensive "cap-and-trade" climate change legislation as an effective way to put millions of people back to work while bringing about a cleaner economy.

First of all, the Bargaining Team was glad to hear so many Locals represented on last night’s conference call.

Bargaining Update Due to the 60-day suspension of CWA Local 2252 President Sean Linehan, and the hostile actions of AT&T security in the Oakton, VA building, we have demanded that the Company find a neutral site where we can bargain without intimidation.

Attached is the form for submission of bargaining demand proposals by your members for our 2009 contract negotiations. Please make use of your mobilization structure to distribute and collect the forms. As you know, this is an excellent opportunity for Local leaders and stewards to talk to the members first hand. This can also provide you with an opportunity to test the mobilization structure you have in place as we approach bargaining.