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Convention Focus: Taking Back America
News
August 29, 2003
More than 2,800 registered delegates and guests cheered CWA national leaders, 2004 presidential candidates and outspoken local leaders at the union's 2003 convention, Aug. 25-26, in Chicago.
Verizon Negotiations Continue
News
August 29, 2003
As negotiations with Verizon recessed, CWA activists planned rallies, informational picketing and participation in various Labor Day events in conjunction with the AFL-CIO and allied groups. The seniority rights fight for the NY Wireless unit hit the spotlight with CWA newspaper ads pointing out that these are the only workers in the telecom industry with no seniority protection governing layoffs and recalls.
CWA Members Rally to Support Verizon Wireless Bargaining: Presidential Candidate Dean Joins Vermont
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Across Verizon East territory today, members of the Communications Workers of America rallied outside Verizon Wireless stores to support wireless workers as they bargain for a new contract.
Arbitrator Denies Bid by Verizon Wireless to Block CWA's Ads, Actions
Press Release
Verizon Wireless's bid for a temporary restraining order to block the Communications Workers of America from advertising in the media and holding public demonstrations to support its collective bargaining goals was denied by Arbitrator Edwin H. Benn.
NABET, ABC 'Hunker Down' to Reach Agreement
News
August 19, 2003
NABET-CWA has reached a tentative 4-year settlement with ABC that maintains the pension plan and provides for wage raises. Results of the ratification vote will be announced Sept. 26.