CWAers Organize in Denver, New Jersey

Low wages, poor benefits and job security in a bad economy were major factors in the organizing victory by parking lot attendants at WallyPark, an airport parking lot near Denver International Airport. The workers also wanted a union so they would be treated with dignity and respect. More than 70 percent are immigrants and faced unfair treatment by their employer. Unity and a strong inside organizing committee made the difference in blocking a nasty anti-union campaign, and the vote for CWA representation was 32-11. Workers were supported by District 7 organizing coordinator Al Kogler and Local 7717 President Tommy Costello.

In New Jersey, teachers with the Rankokas Valley Schools gained representation with CWA Local 1039 through majority sign up. The teachers, who teach night school classes for adults, were assisted by local staff representatives Lionel Leach, Cheryl Palermo and Serena Teel.