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New Jersey Plant to Move Work Offshore
News
February 24, 2003
1,600 IUE-CWA members' jobs are at risk when AB Electrolux closes its Edison, N.J. plant.
Ergonomics Committee's Mission Limited to Advice
News
February 24, 2003
OSHA Administrator John Henshaw makes it clear members of the new National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics can only make recommendations for workplace ergonomics guidelines, outreach and research. Enforcement, or even the mere discussion of regulations, is beyond the committee's scope.
CWA Prompts New GE Executive Pay Formula
News
February 24, 2003
In response to a CWA shareholder proposal, GE, agrees to exclude pension fund income when determining executive compensation.
CWA: FCC Misses Opportunity to Boost Economy, Telecom Sector
Press Release
Washington, DC --The Federal Communications Commission missed an opportunity to set out an effective, national policy that would promote facilities-based competition in telecommunications, the Communications Workers of America said.
Wage Package Ends Strike at Long Island's Kerns
News
February 14, 2003
After a 10-day strike, IUE-CWA members at Kerns Manufacturing, Long Island City, N.Y., have reached a tentative settlement that will improve wages and hold the line on employees' health care costs.