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'Legislative University' Prepares CWA Activists for Major Battles
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February 10, 2011
CWA's first-ever "Legislative University" drew 100 activists and staff to Washington, D.C., this week to learn how to get the ear of lawmakers, build coalitions and create effective plans to combat attacks on workers in Congress and statehouses around the country.
CWA Says 'Thank You' to Supporters of Senate Rules Reform
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February 10, 2011
The Senate's failure to change the way it operates was a big disappointment, because the opportunity has been lost, at least for now, to end partisan gridlock and obstructionism in the U.S. Senate.
OSHA Abandons Rule for Recording Workplace Ergonomic Injuries
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February 3, 2011
Giving in to pressure from businesses, OSHA has halted plans to restore a rule requiring employers to keep a record of job-related ergonomic injuries by simply checking a box on a form they already fill out.
The Assault on Workers Begins
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February 1, 2011
In the aftermath of the November 2010 elections, which saw more than 800 state legislative seats flip from Democrat to Republican-held, the anticipated assault on workers at the state level has begun. CWA is monitoring, and in some cases organizing against, hundreds of anti-worker bills and initiatives in a number of states.
Concern over Korean Trade Agreement
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February 1, 2011
CWA is preparing to oppose the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) as it approaches a possible February or March vote in the Senate. The largest trade deal since NAFTA, we oppose KORUS because we think it will damage our economy and the jobs outlook in this country.