Veterans With Common Defense Join CWA

Last week, workers at Common Defense won their union with CWA through voluntary recognition. Management at the national, progressive veterans advocacy organization recognized the employees’ new union after months of discussions with CWA and the worker-led Organizing Committee. According to their website, Common Defense is a grassroots, veteran-led organization empowering former members of the U.S. military to stand up for their communities, and it serves as a home for veterans to organize and champion equitable and representative democracy.

Eighty-six percent of workers, many of whom are veterans themselves, delivered their union mission statement and request for recognition in August 2025. CWA Local 6215 Vice Presidents David Marshall and Alex Doblado, both members of Common Defense, and CWA District 6 staff helped support the prospective members throughout the process.

Congratulations to the new members of CWA at Common Defense!