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Taking a Stand Against Verizon Job Cuts |
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Friday, 15 January 2010 14:58 |
 Members of Local 2222 braved cold weather this week for an
early morning protest against Verizon's plan to cut 1,000 jobs
in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.
CWAers held demonstrations in Herndon and Centerville, Va.,
to reinforce CWA's message that Verizon's job cuts are bad for
customers, workers and communities.
CWA print and radio ads have been carrying that message to
the public, pointing out that Verizon is one of the nation's
most profitable companies and that the job cuts raise
service quality concerns for customers. |
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Thousands More Workers to Benefit from COBRA Subsidy Extension |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 15 January 2010 14:57 |
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Laid-off workers will be able to keep their group health
insurance from former employers at a subsidized rate under a new
law signed by President Obama. Last year, the Obama
administration's job stimulus program included a COBRA subsidy
of 65 percent of the health care premium costs for laid-off
workers for up to nine months. That program was set to expire
Dec. 31, but has been extended and improved.
Before last year's subsidy was passed, laid off workers who
wanted to keep their group health insurance had to pay the full
employer and employee cost, plus a 2 percent administrative fee.
Without the subsidy, extending benefits under COBRA cost working
families as much as $1,500 a month, nearly impossible to pay
without a job. |
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Union Members Aiding Earthquake Victims in Haiti |
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Friday, 15 January 2010 14:55 |
The labor movement is rallying to support the people of Haiti
whose lives, homes and communities have been devastated by a
massive earthquake this week.
Here's an early report from AFL-CIO Solidarity Center
organizers already on the ground:
"We sent a Solidarity Center delegation into Haiti today
comprised of Haitian union activists living in the Dominican
Republic. They have to go overland and will then get an
assessment of what can be done and what types of union networks
can be pulled together to deliver the help. We are stockpiling
supplies, water and non-perishable food in the Dominican
Republic for now since the airstrips are damaged in Haiti and
the only ones that are functioning are clogged with big planes
bringing in shipments of aid. We may end up having to truck in
our shipments from the Dominican Republic." |
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'New Times: New Guild' Explores Ways to Save Journalism and Jobs |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 15 January 2010 14:55 |
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In an era of shrinking newsrooms, TNG-CWA members in northern
California have started a national online forum to trade and
inspire new ideas for the future of journalism.
New Times: New Guild is a project of the 1,800-member
California Media Workers Guild. A series of special reports
online at www.mediaworkers.org looks at ways the Media
Workers Guild is helping journalists as journalism and jobs
continue to change. |
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Committee Report Suggests Ways to Build on CWA's Human Rights Programs |
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Friday, 15 January 2010 14:54 |
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CWA's women's, civil rights and equity programs are getting a
fresh look from a committee of members and staff who have just
issued 16 recommendations to build on CWA's long commitment to
equity.
One of the first things district and locals can expect are
updated materials and workshops at upcoming district conferences
to let leaders and members know what resources are available,
CWA Executive Vice President Annie Hill said.
"We have a new focus and new energy on our work," said Hill,
who created the Human Rights Ad Hoc Committee last spring.
"We're off to a good start and we'll continue to meet quarterly
and push forward."
The 19-member group, comprising people who work on CWA's
human rights and civil rights programs, has been meeting in
Washington, D.C. and by conference call over the last eight
months.
Its recommendations include more outreach and communication,
increased work with constituency groups, and continuing to hold
national CWA women's and civil rights conferences every two
years.
Hill said locals will be receiving more specific details
within one to two weeks about the committee's work and
plans. |
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