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CWA members who worked alongside police and firefighters in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack are among thousands of rescue and recovery workers who are suffering persistent health problems five years later, the Mount Sinai Medical Center reported in September.

This year CWA awarded 65 scholarships to CWA members, spouses and children. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000. "It was wonderful to read so many thoughtful and heart felt essays from our members and their families," said CWA President Larry Cohen.

Almost one in 10 American adults — about 19 million people across the country each year — suffers from depression.

CWA stewards are invited to send general questions for the Stewards Forum to cwanews@cwa-union.org.

Q: What should we advise members regarding personal use of the internet at the workplace?

District 1 locals marched in New York City's Labor Day parade, highlighting union busting at Verizon and AFA-CWA's mobilization at Northwest Airlines. Management at the bankrupt carrier imposed drastic pay and benefit cuts. On Sept.