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Communications Workers of America Hails Ruling that Backs Job Security Pact at Verizon: Decision Ord
Press Release
Following is a statement by CWA on the decision released today by arbitrator Shyam Das, sustaining negotiated job security provisions for workers at Verizon-New York.
Unions Put Overtime Fight on Network News
News
July 3, 2003
Several hundred union members, with an especially strong showing from CWA, turned the spotlight onto the overtime fight June 30 with a noontime rally in front of the Department of Labor that drew national media attention.
UNI Telecom Conference Aims To Rebuild Industry
News
July 3, 2003
A global gathering of telecommunications unions held the first Union Network International World Conference in Zagreb, Croatia where they developed a program aimed at growing union jobs and restoring the industry to long-term health.
Administration Strikes Another Blow at Ergonomics
News
July 3, 2003
In addition to killing the ergonomics rule two years ago, the current administration is now making it easy for employers to continue to underreport the number of workers who suffer such job-related musculoskeletal disorders as carpal tunnel syndrome or neck and back injuries.
WashTech Reveals Microsoft Secret Layoff Plan
News
July 3, 2003
Despite Microsoft's claims to the contrary, CWA's WashTech affiliate blew the whistle this week on the company's secret plan to lay off at least 800 tech support employees as it shifts work to India and Nova Scotia.