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Thousands of CWA and IBEW members at Verizon rallied at "One Year 'til Expiration" actions from Boston, Mass., to Virginia on August 2, sending a message to Verizon that CWA will safeguard good jobs, quality health care, and other benefits in contract negotiations that begin next June.

District 13 has launched a grassroots campaign to create a statewide franchise for cable TV and to bring high-speed Internet access to residents across Pennsylvania.

Democratic and Republican presidential candidates heard from CWA this week. The candidates are being asked for specific responses on three very important issues for CWA members and working families – the Employee Free Choice Act, health care and trade and jobs. The candidates' answers will be posted on a special CWA election website and will be a factor in CWA's endorsement process.

In a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 18 Democratic governors called on the U.S. Senate to support the Employee Free Choice Act and urged the lawmakers to restore workers' rights.

As you know, the Interstate 35 bridge in Minneapolis collapsed.