AFA-CWA President Testifies in the Senate on Safe Return to Air Travel
Nelson discussed the success of the Payroll Support Program (PSP) in keeping workers in the airline industry on the job and connected to health care and benefits during the pandemic.
Members of Congress Demand Accountability for Violence Against Workers in the Philippines
The brutality of President Rodrigo Duterte's regime shocked the world on March 7 when a raid by police and the military killed nine human rights defenders.
Violence Should Not Be Part of The Job
This week, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act is up for a vote on the House floor.
District 7 Conference Spotlights Members' Creativity and Dedication During Pandemic Year
On April 8th and 9th, more than 175 CWA members gathered for the first ever virtual District 7 Conference.
Why Vice President Claude Cummings, Jr. Chose to Get Vaccinated
Check out the video to find out why Vice President Cummings chose to get vaccinated, hear about his experience getting the vaccine, and what he's looking forward to doing once we have beaten this pandemic.
Why CWA President Chris Shelton Got His COVID-19 Vaccination
As vaccine availability increases across the country, thousands of CWA members and retirees are getting vaccinated, including CWA President Chris Shelton.
CWA Members in New Jersey Hold Massive Health & Safety Training
Nearly 200 CWA District 1 stewards and Health and Safety workplace committee members in New Jersey participated in the third part of an eleven hour virtual training course last week.
"Ready to Get Back to Normal": CWA Members Share Why They Are Getting Vaccinated
Members and retirees from across our union have been sharing their reasons for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Share Your Thoughts on COVID Vaccination
The survey is for all members whether you have had a vaccination, plan on getting a vaccination, or do not want to get a vaccination.
COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Resources
Visit cwa.org/covid for up-to-date information on protecting yourself from COVID-19 infection and answers to frequently asked questions about vaccination.
Together We Can End This Pandemic
Now that several COVID-19 vaccinations are approved and vaccination programs are underway, we are making real progress toward reducing infections, illness, and death from the virus.
Nurses, Unions, and Allies Urge CDC to Acknowledge COVID-19 Aerosol Transmission to Help Bring Virus Under Control
Under the previous administration, the CDC’s refusal to recognize aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 led to weak guidance, leaving workers and the public unprotected from COVID-19
CWA Joins with Workers in the Philippines to Show Solidarity
In the Philippines, the Rodrigo Duterte regime will stop at nothing in its efforts to use violence and intimidation to target working people.
Biden Takes Executive Action to Create Jobs, Raise Wages, and Protect Workers
On Monday, President Biden issued an executive order to update and strengthen Buy American requirements for federal spending.
Campus Workers Win $15 Minimum Wage
In response to pressure from union and community members, University of Memphis President M. David Rudd emailed all campus workers on Tuesday announcing a commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour effective June 5, 2021.
Defending 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.
CWA Members Sound Alarm of Sexual Assault, Toxic Workplace at AT&T Vallejo Store
AT&T workers and community allies rallied together to demand change at AT&T Mobility's Vallejo store after an assistant manager sexually assaulted a worker in October.
Organizing Update
UC Healthcare Workers and members of the Sunrise Movement join with CWA.
CWA Calls on Teleperformance to Ensure Worker Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Teleperformance is the world's largest call center service provider, operating in 80 countries and providing services to some of the largest brands and companies on the planet, including AT&T.
Maximus Workers Protest Working Conditions, Release "Bill of Rights"
Call center workers at government service provider Maximus held socially distant protests today calling on the company to respect their "Bill of Rights."
Combating Misinformation About 5G Networks
According to a new policy brief from Local Progress, the telecommunications industry has used misleading messaging to push cities to deploy 5G networks.
What CWA Members Should Know About the First COVID-19 Vaccinations
There has been a lot of news recently about COVID-19 vaccinations.
Where's the Relief for Airline Workers?
AFA-CWA members and allies rallied in Houston, Chicago, and L.A. this week to demand that Congress extend the Payroll Support Program.
CWA Members Fight COVID Outbreak at AT&T Call Center
Nearly 40% of the workers on the center's fifth floor have become infected with the coronavirus or developed symptoms since mid-November.