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Senate Blocks Overtime Pay Rules
News
September 15, 2003
The Senate voted against the Bush administration's anti-worker agenda, blocking the Department of Labor's new rules that would take overtime rights away from millions of workers.
The Newspaper Guild-CWA Applauds Senate Vote on Media Rules
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Linda Foley, president of The Newspaper Guild-CWA, issued the following statement regarding today's vote by the U.S. Senate to rescind all the media consolidation rules issued by Federal Communication Commission on June 30.
Verizon's Bid to Regulate Free Speech Fails
Press Release
Following is a statement by the Communications Workers of America following the decision by the U.S. District Court for the district of New Jersey to throw out the contempt of court charge brought by Verizon Wireless against CWA Executive Vice President Larry Cohen.
CardCheck Bill Aims to Level Playing Field
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September 5, 2003
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has introduced a bill that would require employers to recognize cardcheck organizing, while barring captive audience meetings and other anti-union activities.
Verizon Wireless Workers Win Breakthrough
News
September 5, 2003
In their new 5-year settlement, "The New York 50" at Verizon Wireless won a breakthrough in the form of seniority rights for layoffs and recalls along with solid compensation gains.