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CWA President Chris Shelton's Statement on Biden's Win: The Work of Healing Our Country Can Now Begin
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This election, held during a global pandemic and under a President who has refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power, has been like no other. Yet Americans responded with resolve, voting in record numbers.
Accident at New Flyer Non-Union Plant Highlights Need for a Worker Voice
News
October 15, 2020
Last week at a non-union New Flyer bus part fabrication plant in Kentucky, a worker who was using a machine missing its safety guard, lost part of her finger in an accident.
Labor Unions Sue Federal Government to Protect Frontline Workers From COVID-19
News
October 8, 2020
CWA joined other labor unions and environmental groups to sue the federal government over its failure to provide adequate reusable respirators, N95 masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to essential workers.
Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2020
News
October 8, 2020
This week, the AFL-CIO released its yearly report on the state of safety and health protections for America's workers.
Lawsuit Targets Feds’ Failure to Protect Frontline Workers From COVID-19
Labor unions representing healthcare workers, telecoms workers, teachers, transit operators and millions of other frontline workers joined with environmental groups today to sue the federal government over its failure to provide adequate reusable respirators, N95 masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to these essential workers.