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Communications Workers File Brief Supporting Illinois Law for Fair Phone Competition and Investment
Chicago -- The Communications Workers of America announced today that it has filed a friend of the court brief backing the state of Illinois and SBC Communications in their appeal of a federal court ruling that would block Illinois' new law intended to further fair competition in telecommunications.
CWA Members Vote Verizon Strike Authorization if Contract Talks Falter
WASHINGTON – Members of the Communications Workers of America working at Verizon Communications voted overwhelmingly to give CWA leaders authorization to call a strike if they deem it necessary.
California Cities Join CWA's Push for Telecom Jobs
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July 15, 2003
Council members in 23 California cities have joined CWA, state legislators and the state Public Utilities Commission in expressing concern about the telecom industry's failure to create jobs and invest in capital projects.
Overtime Fight Far from Over Despite House Vote
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July 15, 2003
The U.S. House voted down a spending bill amendment that would have protected American workers' right to overtime, however, CWA President Bahr vowed to continue the fight in Congress and the media to ensure workers understand that the 40-hour workweek is in serious peril.
UPTE Wins Landmark Pact for 9,000
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July 15, 2003
CWA-represented technical and research workers at the University of California overwhelmingly ratified a strong two-year contract that improves job security, wages and union rights.