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CWA Forum Lets Investors Assess AT&T Breakup

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March 1, 2001
More than 150 major institutional investors and shareholders of AT&T joined a conference call sponsored by the CWA and the AFL-CIO's Capital Stewardship Program to hear experts discuss the serious concerns surrounding the proposed breakup of the company.

Ball Players Back New Era Workers in Fight to Save Jobs

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March 1, 2001
Decimated by layoffs yet determined to win a fair contract, more than 250 members and supporters of CWA Local 14177 conducted a spirited rally in front of the New Era Cap Co.'s Derby, N.Y., headquarters on Feb. 16.

Verizon Buried Service Pact Boosts Pay and Benefits

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March 1, 2001
CWA has settled on a new agreement on behalf of about 200 members employed by the Verizon Buried Service Wire Group, bringing them fully paid health care premiums, new dental and 401(k) retirement savings plans, and other gains.

SBC Early Bargaining Brings Contract Gains for 116,000

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March 1, 2001
CWA reached tentative three-year agreements with SBC Communications that improve working conditions, job security and compensation for 116,000 CWA-represented workers at Ameritech, Pacific Bell/Nevada Bell, Southwestern Bell and Southern New England Telephone.