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Intense negotiations with BellSouth Corp., produced a tentative settlement that achieves CWA's goals of strengthening job security and safeguarding health care for workers and retirees, among other gains. The agreement covers some 46,000 workers in nine states.

Confounded by the company's attempt to hide behind bankruptcy proceedings rather than bargain, CWA members at Loral Skynet struck July 12 rather than accept an implemented contract.

At a Capitol Hill news conference July 20, CWA and fellow unions representing half a million media workers joined members of Congress to call for full public hearings as the Federal Communications Commission reconsiders its rules on media ownership.

With August expiration dates approaching, members and their bargaining teams are focused on mobilization and negotiation in their efforts to acquire contracts at BellSouth and Verizon Southwest.

Whether volunteering as drivers at campaign stops, helping shape the Democratic platform or serving as delegates, alternates or committee members at next week's convention in Boston, CWAers are an indispensable part of the Kerry-Edwards campaign for the White House.