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As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Federal Call Center Contractor Maximus Sends Directive to Managers Not to Approve COVID-19 Leave Requests
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Despite the national surge in COVID-19 cases, the giant federal healthcare contractor Maximus has now directed managers and supervisors to not approve any COVID-19 leave requests during the Open Enrollment Period.
CWA Opposes Verizon’s Attempt to Avoid Thorough Public Review of TracFone Acquisition
Press Release
CWA filed FCC comments today [LINK] urging the Commission to deny Verizon’s request to give its proposed acquisition of TracFone "streamlined" review.
More Wins for CWA-Endorsed Candidates
News
November 12, 2020
In a statement this week, CWA President Chris Shelton congratulated President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their victory.
Labor Women Get Out the Vote!
News
November 12, 2020
CWA collaborated with the AFL-CIO to launch "Labor Women Get Out the Vote," a phone- and textbanking initiative during the final weeks of the 2020 elections.
Hospital Workers Picket for Safe Staffing and Living Wages
News
November 12, 2020
CWA Local 9413-represented hospital workers at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) picketed outside of the hospital in Reno, Nev.