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CWAers and community allies recognize the "Trade Promotion Authority" for the threat that it poses to good U.S. jobs. They are urging members of Congress to reject "fast track" for the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

CWA President Larry Cohen met with the House Democratic Caucus this week and stressed that he was speaking to them "not only as CWA or labor, but as the Sierra Club, the Alliance for Justice, immigration rights groups and virtually every organization that is fighting against "fast track" and a flawed Trans-Pacific Partnership.

It's once again budget season in Washington--but there's only one plan that makes any sense.

As Members of Congress return home for recess, they will be confronted with rallies and town hall meetings where constituents, CWAers and partners, have one message for them: Vote No on Fast Authority for trade deals.

The attempt by the NLRB to make union representation elections more efficient and more consistent throughout the country has come up against fierce opposition from employer trade groups, including the granddaddy of them all, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.