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Senate Committee Approves Ergonomics Bill
News
July 3, 2002
A bill requiring the U.S. Department of Labor to issue a final ergonomics standard within two years has been approved by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, chaired by Senator Edward Kennedy.
Qwest Entry into Five-State Long Distance Market is in the Public Interest, CWA Tells FCC
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission, the Communications Workers of America urged approval of the request by Qwest Corp. to enter the long distance markets in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota.
Striking Workers at New Era Cap Co. Ratify Settlement
Press Release
Workers at the New Era Cap Co. voted to ratify a settlement ending a nearly year-long strike against the high-profile maker of ball caps for Major League Baseball and dozens of universities and athletic teams.
Strike-Ending Pact Reached at New Era
News
June 7, 2002
CWA negotiators reached a four-year agreement with New Era Cap Co. late Monday night. When ratified, the agreement will end an 11-month strike against the company’s Derby, N.Y. plant.
CWA Urges Support for AT&T Shareholder Proposals
News
June 7, 2002
CWA urges members holding AT&T stock to vote for four proposals when they receive proxy cards for the July 10 shareholder meeting.