Local 1104 News Archive
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/NewsLIBN: Unions thrive on Long Island
by Gregory Zeller, Long Island Business NewsPublished: February 15, 2013 The percentage of American workers belonging to organized labor unions is at its lowest level since the 1930s – just don’t mention it to Long Island labor leaders. As national membership averages continue their decades-long...
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Fix the Senate Now
Call your Senators today and urge them to support Senate rules reform. The current rules that govern the Senate are hurting democracy. In the past, our nation was able to move forward on landmark legislation that put in place workers' rights, civil rights,retirement security for seniors and much...
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Merry Christmas: Acts of kindness and generosity
As many families, members and friends are still trying to recover from the storm, what do you say except I can't believe Christmas is here? You have to ask how do these families cope with the holidays and have any spirit when many have no home to even put up a tree. The strength of our members and...
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/NewsCWA Disaster Relief Fund - Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Relief Fund ApplicationDisaster Relief Fund Member Handbook As President Cohen stated after Tuesday’s elections, “tens of thousands of our members, activists and volunteers stepped up and did amazing work, not only returning President Obama to office but in electing representatives who...
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/NewsInfo you should know about the new medical plan
1104: IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MEDICAL PLAN (2012) *Open enrollment extended to December 6th There are changes to all Medical plan options and prescription drug coverage and you should review all the material before making decisions. YOU must go online and certify that...
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/News1104 urge's members to take all precautions necessary to prevent injury
In the aftermath of Sandy we hope everyone and their families are safe. Long Island and other area’s will be a long time getting back to normal. The company has declared emergencies in Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island, with more to come. We urge all members to take all precautions necessary to...
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/NewsVerizon Contract Ratified
Washington, D.C. -- Members of the Communications Workers of America at Verizon Communications ratified a four-year agreement covering about 35,000 CWA represented workers from Virginia to New England. Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers also voted to ratify a four-year...
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/NewsHappy Labor Day from CWA Local 1104
On Labor Day, we honor those who fought for the basic workplace rights we all take for granted. So this weekend, around the family barbeques, reflect on Labor Day’s true meaning, and understand why the unions still fight. Corporate Greed corrupts Wall Street. The Unions fight that. Good paying jobs...
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Federal Mediated Talks Continue Between Verizon, CWA & IBEW.
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) issued the following statement on Wednesday evening on the status of negotiations between Verizon, CWA and IBEW. Under the agreement for mediation, all parties must continue to refrain from any public comment on the status of the talks while...
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/NewsDear Justice Dept. & FCC: Unanswered Questions of Wireline-Wireless-Cable Connections
Important NOTE: Dear Reader: If you use a cell phone, a wired connection or cable service including broadband, or internet, this impacts you -- from the price of services you pay for, or the choices you have, to even the speed and controls over these services from your providers. The Department of...
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Get on the bus: Workers Stand for America Rally in Philly
Our contract battle with Verizon has reached a critical time. On August 11th, tens of thousands of union members will be descending on Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, for a major labor rally demanding a Second Bill of Rights that guarantees the rights of workers and the protection of...
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/NewsBargaining Report #60
On July 19, 2012, CWA and IBEW requested the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in our contract negotiations with Verizon. The Company first refused the Union’s request for Mediation but we have been notified that the Company has agreed to Mediation and we are scheduled to...
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CWA & IBEW request federal mediation in Verizon contract talks
Washington, DC – Today, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) requested the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) regarding on-going negotiations with Verizon Communications. The two unions represent...
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/NewsSave Good Jobs: The Call Center Bill
Four years ago, we drafted simple legislation that mandates that if a telephone and cable company performs a service in New York, then they would have to keep its Call Centers in the areas in which it serves. A common sense approach to ensuring that good jobs stay right here in our communities. But...
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Raffle for a new Weber Grill from the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
In honor of the American worker, the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is launching a raffle for a new Weber Grill for your All-American Backyard July 4th Celebration! The contest is only available at: workinglongisland.com Be sure to like and share the contest with family and friends on...
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Bargaining Report 55
CWA District 1/IBEW Local 2213 and IBEW New England Regional Committees returned to the bargaining table on Monday April 16, 2012 at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye, NY. All of the retrogressive demands that the Company had proposed in August still remain on their agenda. Wages -.the Company has...
