Presidents Message
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Returning to Work
Tomorrow on June 1, 2016 we will be reporting back to work after 7 weeks on strike against Verizon. As I said before, I am so proud of what this local has accomplished and commitment to the cause of getting a fair contract with Verizon was outstanding. Chief Stewards, Stewards and our members were...
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New Health Care Agreement Reached
CWA Local 1104 has reached an agreement with Allen-McMonigle Medical Associates which is located at 1045 West Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown, 631-543-8844. This would include any basic visit such as colds, coughs, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol management, rashes etc. Any Local 1104 member...
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NYS Unemployment Insurance
We have been working with the New York State Department of Labor on a plan to have members easily sign up for unemployment benefits (U.I.). They have provided the following link labor.ny.gov/verizonworkers and a fact sheet (below). Members should file a claim right away to see if they are...
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Verizon Media Update
Below you will find coverage of our strike against Verizon in the media and social networks with some video's and information you can share. We are very proud of all of you holding the lines and keeping up pressure at the Verizon Wireless stores. Good turnout at today's rally as well! Don't forget...
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"Verizon has left us no choice but to strike..."
Today CWA President Chris Shelton announced that we will be going on strike against Verizon beginning Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 6:00 a.m. I know how difficult that decision was to make but I believe Verizon has left us no choice but to strike them and continue this fight on the street. I have...
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Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!
I would like to wish all of our members and their families the best in the Holiday Season and a great and prosperous New Year. 2015 brought many ups and downs as we represent our members against the Companies they work for. We will continue to fight Greedy Verizon for a fair contract in 2016. Also...
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Happy Thanksgiving Local 1104
During this time of Thanksgiving I have been reflecting on the things I am most grateful for. There are the most obvious things; my family, friends and my health, but there is another part of my life that I am thankful for, my co-workers.It is the members of Local 1104 that make the union succeed....
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Happy Labor Day Local 1104
Message from Tom Benedetto, President Labor Day in the United States is defined as a celebration of the American Labor Movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievement of workers. It constitutes a yearly National tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength,...
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CWA Stock Proxy Recommendation
Request a Paper Ballot Vote & Return the Proxy to Your Local CWA urges you to vote by paper ballot, rather than by electronic ballot. Return your paper ballot to your local so that CWA members can deliver the votes at Verizon’s annual meeting on May 7th...
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Rally this Wednesday to tell Lee Zeldin No Fast Track on TPP Trade Deal
Message from President Tom Benedetto Our union, along with the Long Island Federation of Labor and civic leaders will be joining together this Wednesday in Patchogue outside of rookie Congressman Lee Zelden's office to urge him to oppose fast tracking any trade deal that would send good jobs to...
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General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th
Message from President Tom Benedetto I would like to thank everyone for completing the contract surveys promptly. Our political team has been distributing other political and mobilization materials that require your immediate attention. Please stay on top of things that are being put out on the...
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2015 will be a big year for the CWA
Message from President Tom Benedetto Happy New Year! I hope you all have a healthy and prosperous 2015. We have many challenges ahead this year, most notably in August when our contract expires with Verizon. In our most recent visits to locations we stressed the importance of every member...
