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Listen to Verizon Virtual Union Meeting Tonight at 7 pm EDT
News
August 11, 2011
Verizon workers and supporters from throughout CWA can hear updates on the strike at tonight's "virtual union meeting." Leaders from CWA and IBEW, along with activists, will provide field reports and updates. Tune in at 7 p.m. to www.cwa-union.org/verizoncall.
A Smaller Strike at Verizon Wireless
News
August 11, 2011
WSJ.com -- Verizon Communications Inc.'s argument to striking wireline workers is they have to accept deep cuts to benefits to help offset falling sales at its traditional phone business, but 70 striking union members are mounting a different fight?they work for the company's highly profitable wireless unit.
Bargaining Continues, Verizon Demands Remain Unchanged
News
August 11, 2011
Verizon returned to the bargaining table this week, but CWA and IBEW bargaining teams still are waiting for the company to bargain fairly and end its attack on middle class workers.
Verizon Workers Standing Up for Middle-Class Jobs
News
August 11, 2011
At Verizon and Verizon Wireless offices, call centers, phone stores, outdoor garages, and hundreds of workplaces from New England to Virginia, 45,000 CWA and IBEW members are standing strong in their strike to save bargaining rights and middle-class jobs at one of the nation's most profitable companies.
CWA: Verizon, Show Up for Bargaining in 2011
Press Release
Verizon workers are waiting for management to demonstrate that it's ready to bargain. In fact, we're looking for Verizon to stop canceling bargaining sessions that have been scheduled.