Press Releases
The Time is Now to End the Filibuster and Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
Yesterday, Senate Republicans once again used the filibuster loophole to block even having a debate on the Freedom to Vote Act.
Frontline Bank Workers Endorse Rep. Maxine Waters’ ‘Financial Services Worker Bill of Rights Act’
In testimony to HFSC, Beneficial State Bank employee and Committee for Better Banks leader Desiree Jackson lifts up first banking industry union contract in 40 years.
Bank Workers Win Historic Union Contract
Ending a nearly 40-year drought of union contracts in the banking industry, employees at Beneficial State Bank across Washington, Oregon and California ratified their first contract, after forming a historic union for the industry in March 2020. The 96 workers in the bargaining unit are represented by the Communications Workers of America and include bankers, consumer loan servicing representatives, loan processors, underwriters, file clerks and custodial staff.
Call Center Workers Organizing with Communications Workers of America (CWA) Win Wage Increase at Maximus, Inc., Bringing Wages Above $15/Hr
Today, call center workers at Maximus, a federal contractor that employs one of the largest federally-contracted workforces in the country under a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), won pay increases that bring the minimum wage for all Maximus workers above $15/hour.
The Treatment of Haitian Immigrants on our Southern Border is the Essence of Inhumanity
Federal agents and those who supervise and direct them are supposed to bring humanity to border security, but the treatment of Haitian immigrants on our southern border is the essence of inhumanity.
National Coalition Launches “Bring It Home GE” Campaign; Calls on General Electric To Invest Big in American Manufacturing, Stop Offshoring
A national coalition of labor, environmental, trade and veterans groups launched a nationwide campaign this week calling on manufacturing giant General Electric to heed the Biden administration’s call to “Build Back Better” by reinvesting in domestic manufacturing jobs in green energy, military, and commercial aviation.
First-of-Its-Kind Report Exposes Hedge Fund Activist Elliott Management’s Long-Term Harm to Portfolio Companies and Investors
Elliott Management, one of the largest and most prominent activist hedge funds globally, is undermining the long-term health of companies it targets with its activist campaigns.
Employees at Creative Agency Blue State Secure First Collective Bargaining Agreement
Employees at creative agency Blue State have voted to approve their first collective bargaining agreement. The agreement provides job security, structure and clarity for the workers, who are represented by Communications Workers of America Local 1101.
Employees of Activision Blizzard File Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against the Gaming Company
In support of game developers at Activision Blizzard King, a cross-platform gaming company based in Santa Monica, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has formally filed ULP charges against the company for worker intimidation and union busting.
CWA Urges the Senate to Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
The Freedom to Vote Act is a critical step forward in protecting voting rights and reforming our democracy.
Remembering Our 9/11 Heroes and Honoring CWA Members Impacted by 9/11
A Statement from CWA President Chris Shelton.
Workers at EveryAction Become Largest Progressive Tech Union
EveryAction has voluntarily recognized the EveryAction Workers Union, with the Communications Workers of America’s CODE-CWA project.