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TPP Update

CWAers and allies are gearing up for a National Call-in and Action Day on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Sept. 14. The coalition of workers, environmental activists, consumer groups, faith groups and many more will generate phone calls to Members of Congress, pressing them to stand strong against the TPP trade deal.

At least 13 Republican House members – plus some Senators facing a tough election, like Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania, who earlier supported "fast track" authority – have switched sides and now oppose the TPP.

Read more here.

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CWA Local 4603 members Kwami Barnes, Clarice Collins, and Andrew Zellmer are featured in a video ad speaking out against the TPP and supporting Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold.

Watch it here.