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CWA Takes on Verizon Giveback Demands
News
July 15, 2003
Verizon East bargaining continued this week at regional tables in New York, Washington, D.C., and at local tables. CWA negotiators are battling the company's demands for givebacks, even of key workplace gains won in the last round of negotiations.
Communications Workers of America Hails Ruling that Backs Job Security Pact at Verizon: Decision Ord
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Following is a statement by CWA on the decision released today by arbitrator Shyam Das, sustaining negotiated job security provisions for workers at Verizon-New York.
WashTech Reveals Microsoft Secret Layoff Plan
News
July 3, 2003
Despite Microsoft's claims to the contrary, CWA's WashTech affiliate blew the whistle this week on the company's secret plan to lay off at least 800 tech support employees as it shifts work to India and Nova Scotia.
Administration Strikes Another Blow at Ergonomics
News
July 3, 2003
In addition to killing the ergonomics rule two years ago, the current administration is now making it easy for employers to continue to underreport the number of workers who suffer such job-related musculoskeletal disorders as carpal tunnel syndrome or neck and back injuries.
UNI Telecom Conference Aims To Rebuild Industry
News
July 3, 2003
A global gathering of telecommunications unions held the first Union Network International World Conference in Zagreb, Croatia where they developed a program aimed at growing union jobs and restoring the industry to long-term health.