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Staying Safe from COVID-19
News
June 18, 2020
While social distancing directives have reduced COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in many areas, several states are reporting spikes and record numbers of cases.
Instead of Cutting Jobs, AT&T Must Lead the Recovery
Press Release
AT&T has informed the Communications Workers of America of its plans to cut over 3,400 technician and clerical jobs across the country over the next few weeks. In addition, the company plans to permanently shutter over 250 AT&T Mobility and Cricket Wireless stores, impacting 1,300 retail jobs.
CWA Applauds Supreme Court Decision Banning LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination
Press Release
Today’s historic 6-3 Supreme Court decision affirms that firing someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling provides clarity and comfort for millions of LGBTQ working people in the United States who are not covered by anti-discrimination provisions in state and local laws or union collective bargaining agreements.
CALL TO ACTION PHOTOS - BLACK LIVES MATTER
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June 12, 2020
Photos from the Telecommunications & Technologies
CWA Members Take a Stand Against Racism, Declare #BlackLivesMatter
Press Release
In response to the senseless murder of George Floyd and in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Communications Workers of America (CWA) members and allies across the globe today took a stand against racism by stopping work and reflecting for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck leaving him unable to breathe as he and others called out for help.