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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.
Coal Miners’ Rescue a Reminder of Mining’s Dangers
News
September 1, 2002
Just when we’d all had enough bad news for one summer, nine coal miners in Pennsylvania and their tireless rescuers gave all of America a reason to smile and be proud.
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?
Retired TNG President James Woods Dies at 89
News
September 1, 2002
James B. Woods, who served two years as president of The Newspaper Guild in the late 1960s, died Aug. 1 after a fall at his home in University City, Mo. He was 89.