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Republicans Fail to Block New NMB Rule for Fair Union Elections
News
September 30, 2010
Despite their best efforts, Senate Republicans and three Democrats-in-name-only couldn't block new National Mediation Board rules that will finally bring democracy to union elections for flight attendants, passenger service agents and other airline and rail workers.
Senate GOP Kills Bill to Discourage Offshoring, Bring Back American Jobs
News
September 30, 2010
Ohio Senate candidate and Lt. Governor Lee Fisher joined CWA leaders Wednesday to condemn Senate Republicans for blocking a bill that would end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas.
"Job creation is not a political game," Fisher said, describing how Republicans have abused the Senate rules to derail legislation that would help American workers and their families. "What was once a well intentioned rule to protect the minority party has become a partisan weapon of mass destruction."
House Passes Long-Sought Health Bill for Ground Zero Workers
News
September 30, 2010
A health care bill for Ground Zero workers that House Republicans blocked in July was passed 268-160 on Wednesday, when 13 Republicans joined Democrats to support it.
The 9/11 Health and Compensation Act would provide federal funds for medical monitoring and treatment for first responders, recovery crews and other workers exposed to Ground Zero toxins, including about 1,500 CWA members in telecom, the public sector, newspapers and broadcasting.
CWA: Waxman/Boucher Approach Right Way to Move Broadband Build Out Forward
Press Release
The Communications Workers of America sees the proposal by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Representative Rick Boucher (D-Va.) to clarify the FCC?s authority to safeguard an open Internet as resolution to national challenge.
Building Blocks of Health Care Reform Put in Place
News
September 23, 2010
Today's the day that important health care reform changes begin to be put in place, under the legislation signed by President Obama six months ago.