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CWA Authorizes Strike at Verizon Information Services
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following a strike authorization vote by employees, the executive board of the Communications Workers of America has approved strike action against Verizon Information Services (VIS), Verizon's yellow pages directory sales operation on the east coast.
Frustrated VIS Workers Taking Strike Vote
News
September 13, 2002
Frustrated by months of stalled negotiations, unilateral changes in job conditions by management and even the firing of several union activists, CWA members at Verizon Information Services are taking a strike vote.
CWA, US Airways Reach Tentative Agreement on Contract Changes
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Communications Workers of America has reached a tentative agreement with US Airways on proposed changes to the contract covering about 8,000 passenger service agents.
CWA’s leadership is recommending acceptance of the proposed changes.
CWA’s leadership is recommending acceptance of the proposed changes.
Glenn Watts Dies, Headed Telecom Union in National Bell System Bargaining
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Glenn E. Watts, who led the Communications Workers of America from 1974 until his retirement in 1985, died Friday, August 30, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C., after suffering complications from surgery. He was 82.
What If We Didn’t Need Labor Day?
News
September 1, 2002
Labor Day may be a fitting tribute to America’s workers. But what about the other 364 days of the year? Despite all the talk about the importance and dignity of working people, they get little power or glory in the everyday world of news media.
What if the situation were reversed?
What if the situation were reversed?