High-technology workers in the United States face chronic unemployment and a serious jobs deficit, despite the economic recovery economists say began three years ago.
CWA bargainers are prepared for tough negotiations with Lucent Technologies for a new agreement covering about 3,400 workers. The current contract expires Oct. 31; bargaining begins Oct. 7.
CWA is fighting back against US Airways' demands to slash salaries, benefits and working conditions for passenger agents and flight attendants as the company filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time.
CWA came through in labor's drive to thank Senator John Kerry for his support of bargaining and organizing rights and to let George W. Bush know we won't stop pointing out this key difference in the two presidential candidates' positions.
