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In the first arbitrated dispute over the neutrality and consent election agreement with AT&T, Third Party Neutral George Nicolau ordered that CWA be granted access to organize workers at an AT&T Wireless facility in Pittsburgh, rejecting the company's contention that CWA fail

CWA state workers in New Jersey, by mail ballots counted Aug. 24, overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract, approving the agreement by a 77 percent vote. CWA represents 36,000 New Jersey employees and is the largest public worker union in the state.

CWA is continuing to work with American Airlines passenger service agents who are seeking a voice and representation in the workplace, despite the refusal of the National Mediation Board to order a rerun of the December 1998 representation election.

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US Airways passenger service professionals, having sent management an overwhelming message in the recent rerun election, now are working to wrap up negotiations on a first contract.