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Fatal Diagnosis Leads Flight Attendants on Journey to Save Others

News
July 1, 2004
The first sign of trouble struck during one of their frequent layovers in Japan. Toni Diamond and her husband, fellow United Airlines flight attendant Warren Schiffer, were out for a walk in early 2000 when she lost control of her left foot. Before long, her leg was numb.

BellSouth Negotiations Begin, Goals Set for Verizon Talks

News
July 1, 2004
CWA and BellSouth Corp. opened bargaining June 14 in Atlanta for a new contract covering nearly 48,000 workers. The current agreement expires Aug. 7.

Key issues for CWA include jobs and job security, maintaining quality, affordable health care and improved job conditions.

CWA Members Ratify SBC Contract

Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Members of the Communications Workers of America at SBC Communications ratified a five-year agreement, approving the contract with an 85 percent "yes" vote.