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CWA Accessibility Survey

We need your advice to help shape the future of accessibility at CWA meetings and events! The CWA Accessibility Survey is officially open.

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Happy New Year | CWA in 2024

We helped thousands of workers join our union so that they, too, can have a voice on the job and secure a better future for themselves and their families.

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The Gigapower Gamble Report

The Gigapower Gamble Report

CWA released a new report yesterday which exposes the harmful and dangerous business model underpinning broadband company Gigapower, a joint venture between AT&T and investment giant BlackRock.

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CWA President's Update on Veteran's Day

CWA President’s Update

We come together to honor the thousands of CWA members and retirees who have served our country. Their service does not end once their uniform comes off. We honor them because we believe that our nation is worth defending and that our ideals of truth, justice, courage, and perseverance are worth fighting for.

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The tradition of wearing red on Thursdays within the CWA (Communications Workers of America) has evolved into a widespread and symbolic act of solidarity that goes beyond just honoring the memory of Gerardo "Jerry" Morales. It embodies the collective struggle of workers, particularly in the face of difficult labor conditions, corporate greed, and anti-union actions.

Why We Wear Red on Thursdays

In 1989, there was a strike at GTE (General Telephone and Electronics Corporation) in California, where one of the union members, Gerardo “Jerry” Morales, was killed by a scab (replacement worker) who ran him over with a car while he was picketing.

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CWA District 3 is on strike

Striking Workers are Struggling   

While some of the striking workers and their families may have resources that they can turn to in these difficult times, others have extraordinary needs that they cannot meet without additional help.

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