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CWA Gains Fast-Track Vote at US Airways
News
July 1, 1999
In a big victory for passenger service employees and CWA, the National Mediation Board has called for an expedited election at US Airways.
The NMB will mail ballots to some 9,000 employees beginning July 16, with the vote to be counted Aug. 20.
The NMB will mail ballots to some 9,000 employees beginning July 16, with the vote to be counted Aug. 20.
New Jersey State Workers Bargain to the Wire
News
July 1, 1999
Bargaining on behalf of CWA's 34,000 New Jersey state workers continued at a frenetic pace as the CWA News went to press - with hopes of averting a strike - counting down to a June 30 contract expiration.
Turning Up the Heat - '7 Days in June': Nationwide Demonstration for Workers' Organizing Rights
News
July 1, 1999
Jobs with Justice and Workers' Rights Boards in Seattle and Cleveland highlighted the struggles of workers to obtain CWA representation, in conjunction with the AFL-CIO's "7 Days in June" campaign.
CWA Newsmakers
News
July 1, 1999
Several CWA staff, including those below, have recently retired. Staff retirement notices will continue in the next CWA News.
Retired Top Staffer Handley Dies
News
July 1, 1999
Michael I. Handley, 74, retired assistant to the vice president of District 4, passed away suddenly in his sleep May 18.