Local 1104 News Archive
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Happy Labor Day
This year, Labor Day looks a lot different for many of us. The usual activities-the parades, backyard barbecues, vacations, and gatherings with friends and families-will be smaller, postponed or canceled altogether. But Labor Day always has meant more than just social events. It's a day to honor...
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September Union Meeting Canceled
Unfortunately, we are cancelling our General Membership meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Below is the revised schedule. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH TIME: 6 PM PLACE: AMERICAN LEGION POST #1066 HALL...
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Take Action: Pass the Heroes Act
Our Senators in New York State are on board and fighting to have the senate take up H.R. 6800. Please share the image above on social media and ask your friends and family across the country to urge their senators to pass the Heroes Act.
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COVID-19 Agreements with Verizon Extended
CWA and Verizon have agreed to extend the home garaging, work from home and back up care agreements, until September 30, 2020. Please see attached agreements. With COVID-19 continuing to impact our daily lives, we have decided to cancel our Annual Golf Outing. Be safe and have a good weekend...
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8 Minutes and 46 Seconds-Stop Work
As trade unionists and as Americans, we were all outraged by the vicious murder of George Floyd. We are heartened by the uprising of hundreds of thousands of Americans, Black, Brown and white, demanding an end to racism and declaring: "Black Lives Matter." Because of COVID-19, it has been...
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June Meeting Canceled
We hope everyone is doing well during these diffucult times. Please be aware that due to the COVID 19 Pandemic we will be cancelling the General Membership Meeting that was scheduled for June 9, 2020. Below is the revised schedule for the 2020 meetings. Please continue to work safely and I hope...
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Extension of Agreements with Verizon
I hope this message finds every member and their families well as we continue this journey that none of us has ever experienced before. We pray we never experience this again. As a District and as a Local of CWA we continue to do everything we can to get each member to the other side of this ordeal...
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Members Assistance Program
We understand that this time can be especially difficult for those of us that are in recovery or suffer from anxiety or depression, as being isolated exacerbates these issues. I have resources and contact information that can help you through this difficult time. Part of being a member of CWA...
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Minimizing the Threat from Coronavirus
To all the members of CWA Local 1104 and your families, I hope this message finds all of you well and as safe as you can be during this extraordinary period of time. As a Local and District, we are doing everything possible to minimize the threat of the Coronavirus to each and every one of you as...
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New Agreement Reached in Regards to Bonuses
Verizon and CWA have reached a Bonus agreement for those who are unable to work from home. Eligible members will receive $300 beginning this week. Below are all of the agreements we have reached since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Click here to read the Bonus Agreement. Click...
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New Agreement Reached in Regards to Coronavirus Care
Verizon and CWA are in constant talks to help the members of CWA and IBEW deal with the COVID-19 crisis. Please review the Letters of Agreement in this email to make sure that you are aware of the benefits that have been agreed upon to help with deal with this time of crisis. If you have any...
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Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers After 2 Weeks
A message from President Tom Benedetto Governor Cuomo signed the bill S4573 into law granting unemploymentbenefits to striking workers after 2 weeks. This is a big step for all current striking workers and future and is a testament to the great things we can accomplish when we all work together...
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CWA 1104 Scholarships
There are currently 3 different Scholarship applications available, CWA Local 1104's, Joe Beirne Scholarship and NettWorth. More information on the NettWorth Scholarship are provided by clicking here.
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Thank You for Your Support of LI Cares
Thank you to everyone who took part in our LI Cares Food Drive. Thanks to your generosity we were able to donate $3,000 on behalf of CWA Local 1104. This great organization helps to feed the hungry on Long Island and your donations will help them feed a lot of families in need. Below is a picture...
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NY Gov Signs Call Center Bill
I have BIG news. Today, Governor Cuomo signed the NY Call Center Jobs Act into law! For years, call center companies have shipped jobs overseas in a greedy effort to slash labor costs. Since 2006, 40,000 call center jobs have disappeared from New York, and the 2018 Trump tax plan actually...
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Happy Holidays Local 1104
I would like to congratulate all of our members who have elected to retire with their off-payroll date being this weekend. We wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous retirement. We thank you all for your service to the Local and CWA. In addition to that, we congratulate our Lineman who...