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Death Threats a Fact of Life for Colombian Unions: District 1 Solidarity Fund Sponsors Activist's U.
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February 6, 2003
"My union president was assassinated with seven bullets in front of the workers," Colombian trade unionist Hector Giraldo told CWA Local 1180 members. "Then they said they were going to kill me."
CWA Cites Flaws in Smallpox Inoculation Plan
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February 6, 2003
In a letter to President Bush, CWA President Morton Bahr outlined serious concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the plan to inoculate health care, public safety and other civilian professionals against smallpox and called for a delay in the vaccination effort.
Labor Fights to Keep Corporate Books Honest, Avert Layoffs
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February 6, 2003
As CWA urged, Verizon has announced that it will expense the fair value of executive stock options granted on or after Jan. 1 of this year. BellSouth has followed suit.
Unions Honor King Legacy
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February 6, 2003
Hundreds of union activists celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January with a five-day whirlwind of actions in Jackson, Miss., to support minority and workers' rights.
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