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Lucent Bargaining Gets Underway October 7
News
September 27, 2004
CWA bargainers are prepared for tough negotiations with Lucent Technologies for a new agreement covering about 3,400 workers. The current contract expires Oct. 31; bargaining begins Oct. 7.
High-Tech Workers Face On-Going Job Bust
News
September 27, 2004
High-technology workers in the United States face chronic unemployment and a serious jobs deficit, despite the economic recovery economists say began three years ago.
NLRB Hearing Resumes over Unfair Labor Practices at Chinese Daily News
Press Release
Los Angeles, Calif. -- On Wednesday, Sept. 29, the Chinese Daily News will resume its defense of unfair labor practice complaints at a hearing to begin at 9 am in the offices of the National Labor Relations Board Region 21 located at 888 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
Senate Panel Also Rejects Bush Overtime Rules
News
September 20, 2004
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee joined the U.S. House in voting to scrap the new Bush administration rules taking overtime rights away from millions of workers.
Members Ratify New Pacts at CenturyTel, AllTel
News
September 20, 2004
CWA Local 6171 members ratified a three-year contract with CenturyTel in Arkansas, winning compounded wage increases amounting to 11 percent over three years. Meanwhile, Local 4487 members in Newark, Ohio, ratified a new three-year agreement with Alltel. They will receive both wage increases and improved employer contribution to their health care cost.