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CWAers Make Strides to Protect Call Center Jobs
CWAers across the country are making progress on passing legislation to protect call center jobs from offshoring!
Top: CWA Local 1400 members are fighting for call center jobs in Maine. Speakers at a hearing on February 20th on legislation to protect call center jobs included the bill's sponsor, Maine State Rep. Michelle Dunphy, a CWA member who works in a call center.
Middle: A call center bill was introduced last week in Oklahoma. CWA Local 6222 member Nancy Barrios led a mini lobby day with Oklahoma CWA activists to encourage their state legislators to support the bill.
Bottom: Last week, CWA members gathered at the Colorado state capitol to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation to protect call center jobs. CWA members also advocated for the passage of other pro-worker legislation including bills on pay equity, safe contracting in schools, and guaranteeing paid family and medical leave for all Colorado workers.