More families than ever in modern times are facing economic instability because of erratic income patterns in recent years, according to a new study by the Economic Policy Institute.
If your local hasn't yet entered CWA's annual newsletter contest, you need to act fast: Entries need to be sent overnight mail to arrive at headquarters no later than Tuesday morning, June 3.
Get the latest news, photos/artwork, tools & tips at The Source, CWA's website for local union communicators. Launched last October, The Source is providing union editors, officers, and organizers with regularly updated news, photos, and tools to improve and enhance their communications with CWA members.
Like their counterparts in the United States, CWA in Canada and other Canadian unions say the growth of Big Media is costing jobs and curtailing information, and they're demanding that the government put on the brakes.
Bargaining gets underway June 3 for the national health care plan covering more than 40,000 workers at AT&T Mobility. The settlement negotiated in 2004 expires June 30.