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/NewsFinal Verizon Bargaining Update
After CWA's victory in the 2016 strike, we saw a marked improvement in the union's relationship with Verizon management. An attitude of problem-solving replaced an attitude of conflict. The company committed to hiring workers to remove double-poles. A more cooperative relationship developed in...
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/NewsAflac Supplemental Insurance Now Available to all CWA 1104 Members
You work hard so you can enjoy your lifestyle. Aflac works hard too- so you can keep that lifestyle going. But sometimes the unexpected happens - accidents and illness can eat into your savings. That's where Aflac comes in. Aflac helps with expenses that Health insurance may not cover. We pay...
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/News2018 Summer Camp Information
What is the Summer Camp Program? The 2018 Summer Camp includes summer day programs as well as overnight camp programs and is made available through the Local and NY/NE Regional Work & Family Committees. The fund will reimburse up to $600.00 per child for summer camp expenses incurred...
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/NewsGet Help Buying a Home
It is with great pleasure that your Union has given me the opportunity to partner with you. I am writing to you personally to not only introduce you to my firm and myself, but to begin what will hopefully be a long term, trustworthy relationship. I have been in the mortgage industry for...
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/NewsCWA Scholarship Application
Local 1104 has a Scholarship Fund for the benefit of its members and their families. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by the Executive Board based on the funds available. This year we will award twenty scholarships - sixteen for active members and their families ($1000...
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/NewsNew Contract at Frontier Ends 3 Week Strike
After three weeks on strike, 1,400 members of the Communications Workers of America will return to work by Wednesday after reaching a contract agreement with Frontier Communications that protects jobs in West Virginia and Ashburn, Va. "I could not be more proud of our members," said Ed Mooney,...
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/NewsFCC Committee's Recommendation Threatens Public Safety & Good Jobs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) adopted a recommendation that would mandate the use of contractors to move telephone company equipment to make room for new attachers' equipment. This is work that is currently performed by trained, skilled...
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/NewsAFL-CIO seeking direction
This past year was filled with ups and downs for working people. No matter where you live or what type of work you do for a living, one thing is clear: Working people need to stick together and build power like never before in 2018. Share your feedback with us now, so we can be most effective...
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/News1104 Gives to Long Island Cares
We presented a check to Long Island Cares in the amount of $3,550.00 on behalf of all of Local 1104. Thank you all for your generous contributions to a wonderful cause.
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/NewsGeneral Election Results
*/ Below are the election results for the 2017 General Election. Thank you to all of those who voted and thank you to the Election Committee for all of your hard work. President - Thomas Benedetto Secretary/ Treasurer - Christopher Blom Telecommunications Division Executive Vice President...
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/NewsUnion Election
CWA Local 1104 will be holding elections for Officers, Business Agents and Convention Delegates from September through November. Nominating petitions will be available beginning on September 15th at 8:00 AM. Ballots will be mailed out on October 16th and must be returned by November 3rd. Only...
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/NewsDefensive Driving Classes
Our Defensive Driving Program has been very successful. This six-hour course is offered to all active members and their spouses. Completion of the program will afford you a 10% discount on your auto insurance and a point reduction on your license. The course will be offered on: Wednesday and...
