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CWA Settlement with Verizon Wireless Boosts Pay, Adds Seniority Rights for New York Techs
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America announced a tentative contract settlement for Verizon Wireless technicians who maintain the network for the New York City area.
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.
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.
Arbitration Win at Delphi Guarantees 1,500 Jobs
News
August 29, 2003
IUE-CWA won a landmark arbitration decision forcing Delphi to abide by contract provisions guaranteeing 1,500 jobs for members at the Harrison Thermal plant in Moraine, Ohio.
Democratic Contenders Blast Bush, Salute Labor
News
August 29, 2003
Democratic candidates for the presidential nomination speaking to delegates at the 65th annual CWA Convention this week made one thing perfectly clear: There couldn't be a sharper contrast between the Bush administration and politicians who respect and value workers and the labor movement.