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CWA, BellSouth Reach Settlement Covering 48,000
Press Release
Shortly before expiration of the previous labor contract at midnight last night, CWA and BellSouth reached settlement on a new three-year pact covering 48,000 employees. The agreement is subject to ratification by union members.
CWA Board Authorizes Union President to Set Strike Date at Bell Atlantic
Press Release
With less than a week left to resolve outstanding issues in contract talks between the Communications Workers of America and Bell Atlantic, CWA's Executive Board today voted to give union President Morton Bahr authority to call a strike if settlement isn't reached by midnight, August 8.
CWA Members Vote Strike Authorization at BellSouth
Press Release
Members of the Communications Workers of America at BellSouth have overwhelmingly voted to give union leaders authority to call a strike if negotiations between CWA and the telecom company fail to reach a fair settlement.
CWA Members at U S West Vote Strike Authorization
Press Release
Members of the Communications Workers of America at U S West have overwhelmingly voted to give union leaders authority to call a strike if negotiations between CWA and the telecom company fail to reach a fair settlement.
In My Opinion: After a Century, Battle for the 8-Hour Day Continues
News
August 1, 1998
The issue that was the rallying cry for the formation of the American labor movement was establishment of the eight-hour day and 40-hour week as the national job standar