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Windstream Sues Retirees for Objecting to Health Care Cuts
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April 8, 2010
In an outrageous tactic, Windstream is suing dozens of retirees who objected to the company's plans to cut back or eliminate their promised health care benefits. CWA represents more than 1,300 employees and 3,000 retirees at the company.
Local 4401 Grievance More than Triples Severance Pay for Laid-Off Workers
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April 8, 2010
A grievance filed by CWA Local 4401 has led to a big win for four laid-off workers whose employer told them they were eligible for just over $5,000 in severance. Instead, they're being issued checks now for $19,000 to $20,000 each.
In a Global Protest, AFA-CWA Members Say No More Concessions
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April 8, 2010
In an April 6 demonstration at airports across the United States, Europe and Asia, thousands of AFA-CWA flight attendants at United called for a fair contract without concessions and protested the airline's failure to negotiate a contract on time.
TNG-CWA Forces Bankrupt Tribune to Abandon Bonus Scheme
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April 8, 2010
TNG-CWA won a victory against corporate greed and mismanagement with its successful court challenge blocking $20 million in executive bonuses that bankrupt Tribune Company wanted to pay to some 23 executives.
132 Members of Congress Sign Letter to President Obama Urging Recess Appointments to NLRB
Some 132 members of Congress signed a letter urging President Obama to use his legal authority to make recess appointments to install Mark Pearce and Craig Becker on the National Labor Relations Board.