Search News
For the Media
For media inquiries, call CWA Communications at 202-434-1168 or email comms@cwa-union.org. To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our About page.
Investment in Quality Jobs, Sustainable Growth Is Key to Economic Recovery
News
December 2, 2010
CWA President Larry Cohen and leaders from labor, public policy, and other progressive groups are calling on the Obama Administration and Congress to focus on jobs and programs that support economic growth, not one-dimensional deficit reduction proposals that will actually hurt job creation.
Fortune Magazine Editor: Don't Gamble Social Security in the Stock Market
News
December 2, 2010
As talk of privatizing Social Security heats up again, a Fortune magazine editor and Washington Post business columnist is warning that it's a foolish idea that would threaten the financial security of future retirees.
FCC Chairman's Initiative on Open Internet Will Jumpstart Broadband Buildout
Press Release
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski proposes a framework that will sustain its open Internet principles and move the United States forward in terms of investment and quality jobs.
Call Congress Tuesday to Say: 'Hands Off Social Security!'
News
November 24, 2010
The National Fiscal Commission is proposing that Social Security be carved up like a Thanksgiving turkey. We can?t let that happen.
Ten Reasons the Social Security Proposal of the Fiscal Commission Co-Chairs Should be DOA
News
November 23, 2010
The Fiscal Commission Co-Chairs? Social Security proposals are an equal opportunity disaster. So soon after an angry electorate has expressed its frustration with a Washington political class that does not appear to be listening, it totally ignores the will of the people. Poll after poll has shown that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents reject the punitive cuts in America?s economic security that the co-chairs have proposed. Read more to find out the top ten problems with their proposals.