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Political Ties, Union Credibility Lead to Organizing Victory in Nogales
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August 1, 2003
Political clout and CWA Local 7026's strong reputation in Nogales, Ariz., combined to help 166 non-supervisory city employees gain union recognition this summer. District 7 Vice President John Thompson said nearly 100 workers signed membership cards.
Former Rep Jerry Belanger: 'Truly a Union Believer'
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August 1, 2003
Gerald A. Belanger, a retired CWA Representative in District 2, died in his sleep June 29 of a ruptured aneurysm on his brain. He was 60.
Kenny Bergstrom: Helped Bargain 'Pacesetting' AT&T Contract
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August 1, 2003
Kenneth H. Bergstrom, retired administrative assistant to CWA's vice president for Communications and Technologies and former national director of Western Electric Sales, died on July 24 due to complications of diabetes. He was 73.
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August 1, 2003
California Cities Join CWA in Telecom Fight
Council members in 23 California cities have joined CWA, state legislators and the state Public Utilities Commission in calling on the telecom industry to live up to its promises to create jobs and invest in capital projects.
Council members in 23 California cities have joined CWA, state legislators and the state Public Utilities Commission in calling on the telecom industry to live up to its promises to create jobs and invest in capital projects.
IBM Workers Hail Court Ruling Protecting Pension Benefits
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August 1, 2003
A federal court ruling July 31 was a major victory for Alliance@IBM members and other IBM workers whose pensions took hits when the company switched to a cash-balance pension plan.