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What's going on around the country in the fight against voter suppression.

The latest efforts by CWA Next Generation and Black Voters Matter to fight back against voter suppression.

On Tuesday, in a 50-50 vote, Republican U.S. Senators refused to begin debating the For the People Act, also known as S.1.

Passing the For the People Act to ensure that Americans can freely cast our ballots so that every voice is heard continues to be a top priority for CWA activists.

Supporters of the For the People Act rallied on the steps of the Supreme Court yesterday to speak out about the necessity of passing the bill in order to realize the promise of our democracy.

This year's event will highlight Juneteenth's significance for the labor movement and the ongoing work CWAers have been engaged in over the past year to build an anti-racist union.

Last Thursday, CWA members joined hundreds at End the Filibuster rallies to increase the pressure on U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly to declare their support for ending the filibuster.

The For the People Act ensures that eligible voters can participate in elections and reduces the role of large donations in political campaigns.

CWA activists' efforts to inform voters about the For the People Act and get them to contact their Senators have been paying off.

Earlier today, CWA members, retirees and, allies gathered for a town hall to discuss the urgency of passing the For the People Act.

To loosen the hold corporate money has on our country, we must build worker power, and to do that, we need the For the People Act.

The Democracy Initiative, including CWA President Chris Shelton, called for Senate action on S.1 and warned against letting it fall victim to a filibuster.

To loosen the hold corporate money has on our country, we must build worker power, and to do that, we need the For the People Act.

To loosen the hold corporate money has on our country, we must build worker power, and to do that, we need the For the People Act.

To loosen the hold corporate money has on our country, we must build worker power, and to do that, we need the For the People Act.

The ability to vote and to have a voice are critical to the health of our democracy.

CWA issued a statement on Wednesday calling for corporations to demand refunds from and cease contributions to the Republican Attorneys General Association, which played a key role in promoting last week's riots.

Georgia is holding a runoff election for two U.S. Senate seats.

We have a real shot at making historic progress at strengthening our democracy by getting the For The People Act signed into law.

CWA collaborated with the AFL-CIO to launch "Labor Women Get Out the Vote," a phone- and textbanking initiative during the final weeks of the 2020 elections.

COVID-19 is causing poll worker shortages in some states, which may result in poll closures and longer lines.

The goal of the campaign is to provide clear, accurate information about voting to the American people.

NowThis has produced a video featuring veterans who want a safe way to vote in November.

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.