Stand-Out Coverage: Local 1103's "Eagle" Takes Readers to One Nation Rally

CWA Local 1103, The Eagle, November 2010 issue.

The latest edition of CWA Local 1103’s newsletter, The Eagle, did a terrific and timely job covering the One Nation rally in Washington, D.C.

The Eagle’s detailed story, with a center spread packed with photos and a front-page picture of members who traveled from Port Chester, N.Y., for the Oct. 2 rally, caught the eye of our CWA communications staff. Every few weeks we’re featuring one of CWA’s many excellent local newsletters.

The Eagle’s comprehensive One Nation coverage helped members understand just how important the rally was. Editor Kevin Sheil took all the pictures and used an article from the union news service, Press Associates. Sheil said he and the local’s business agents usually write most of the copy, but in this case they had a strong story already available. That’s what news services are for, and Sheil deserves credit for choosing the piece and giving it good play.

Sheil and his local also deserve high praise for publishing a newsletter every month, meaning the One Nation coverage and other stories are fresh and timely for readers. For many members, getting a printed publication at home is an essential way to keep them informed.

Putting out a newsletter is lots of work, so a special salute to Local 1103 for doing it every month.

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