Local 1104 News Archive
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Updates from CWA 1104
We have few important updates from CWA 1104. In March, members at Verizon should look out for the lump sum absence payments and the corporate profit sharing award. These collectively bargained payments will be included in the first and second paychecks in March. We also have a number of benefits...
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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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Happy Holidays 1104
On behalf of everyone here at Local 1104 we want to wish all of our members and their families a wonderful holiday season. We hope 2018 brings health, happiness and prosperity to each and every one of you. As always, each year brings new challenges to the Local but we have learned when we work...
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Happy Thanksgiving 1104
We are now entering into the season of thanks. On Thursday, families will come together to give thanks for the many gifts and bounties they have received over the past year. This year, we are giving thanks for you, the membership. I can truly say that I am lucky to represent such a wonderful group...
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Vote No on a NYS Constitutional Convention (Prop 1)
A Multi-Million Dollar Boondoggle In 1967, the last “Politicians’ Convention” held in New York cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Fifty years later, the price tag is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. That’s an awful lot of money to spend on an exclusive party for New York...
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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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Get Out and Vote November 7
The Local's Political Action Team has been hard at work as we approach this Election Day which is Tuesday, November 7th. We appreciate their hard work during the last few months in preparing a voter's guide for our members who live in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Be sure to get to the polls on...
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Nassau County Endorsements
Proposition 1: (On Back of Ballot) Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same? VOTE NO Nassau Countywide Offices: Laura Curran Nassau County Executive Jack Schnirman County Comptroller Maureen O'Connell County Clerk Nassau County Legislature: Click here...
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Suffolk County Endorsements
Proposition 1: (On Back of Ballot) Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same? VOTE NO Suffolk Countywide Offices: Tim Sini District Attorney Errol Toulon Sheriff Suffolk County Legislature: Al Krupski 1st Legislative District Bridget Fleming 2nd Legislative...
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Happy Labor Day
Monday is Labor Day, the one day of the year that we celebrate the worker. Since the first Monday in September became a Federal Holiday in 1894, we have made great strides. A 40 hour work week, the weekend, safety protections, and the right to collectively bargain have all been fought for and won...
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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...
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Stop What You Are Doing and Make The Call Right Now!
Due to our work and calls, we will get our Call Center Bill passed in the Assembly today. It is going to be held up in the Senate if we Don't take action TODAY! THE SESSION ENDS TODAY! WE ONLY HAVE TODAY TO GET IT PASSED! Verizon has sent at least 1000 call center jobs overseas. NYS Senate bill...
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/NewsStamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Every year the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service, along with the United Food and Commercial Workers, AFL-CIO and more host the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. It is one of the largest single day food drives in the country. It is so successful because it is...
