Local 1104 News Archive
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Happy Labor Day Local 1104
As we approach this Labor Day weekend, I can’t help but reflect on the impact that CWA and Local 1104 had on organized Labor in the past year. In our current times, with the attack on union workers and the middle class, CWA leadership led nearly 40,000 workers in a 7-week strike that proved quite...
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/NewsVerizon Surplus Announced
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/News2016 Awarded Scholarship - 19 Winners!
CWA Local 1104 awarded nineteen scholarships. A total of $20,000 was given to the children and grandchildren of our members and retirees. We at Local 1104 hope this money will help in their pursuit of higher education and that they will have a successful school year: Active: – $1000 each Jack...
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Remembering, boycotting and voting
I hope that this email finds everyone doing well and enjoying their summer. Below you will find some information on the Annual Horgan Tournament, the reinstatement of dependent care and summer camp reimbursements, the Annual NYC Labor Day Parade and information on the boycott of Mexican made Oreos...
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Political Endorsements
The Long Island Federation of Labor has conducted their screenings and is making the following recommendations for the upcoming Elections:
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CWA 1104 Supporting Anthony Eramo with Walk Dates
Recently, CWA member Anthony Eramo launched his campaign for State Assembly. Pictured above are Nick Hoh and Steve Birmingham who attended the kickoff and introduced Eramo. He faces a Democratic primary on September 13. A phone bank will be held at CWA Local 1108, 39 Baker Street in Patchogue. ...
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/NewsProtect American Jobs!
Many other Unions supported us during our strike, now the members of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers are asking for our help. Nabisco is a very profitable company, with a CEO that has made $165 million dollars in the last 8 years. Instead of investing in jobs in America...
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/NewsDependent Care Reimbursement Fund
The Dependent Care Reimbursement Fund is up and running again. Members can send in monthly forms for expenses incurred starting June 2016.The reimbursement rate will be $50.00 per week for one (1) dependent only.June and July reimbursement forms must be postmarked by August 12, 2016.Applications...
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/NewsHave a Union Made in the USA Fourth!
Summer is here, the sun is out and the celebration of our country's independence is almost here! The Fourth of July is an explosion of festivities and gatherings, and we at Labor 411 want you to be well stocked. From flags to ice cream to beer, we've got the goods to make your party the best, all...
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Those who support us and those who don't
As we have discussed, we put together a list of people, businesses and organizations that supported us during the 2016 Strike and a list of those who didn't or crossed the picket lines. I realize we may have missed some for both lists, but we're pretty sure we have covered the majority. For those...
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/NewsSupporters and Non Supporters during the strike
Supporters Local 810 Teamsters STAT Health New York State United Teachers RWDSU Local 338 - John Durso SEIU Local 32BJ Janitors Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2 Allure Home Improvements Dante Dano, President Sheetmetal Local 137, LI City John Murphy - Met Life Dunkin Donuts- Sunrise Hwy,...
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/NewsUCOMM Blog: They did it, you can too!
The union movement is coming off a big high with the recent contract agreement between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Verizon. Once labor peace was reached with the assistance of US Labor Secretary Tom Perez, the red...
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/NewsCWA Members Overwhelmingly Approve Verizon Contracts
Contracts cement historic victory for nearly 40,000 wireline workers,wireless retail workers, and wireless technicians following seven-week strike Verizon workers along the East Coast overwhelmingly voted to ratify new contracts that were negotiated following a historic 45-day strike by nearly 40,...
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/News2016 CWA Local 1104 Scholarships
CWA LOCAL 1104 SCHOLARSHIP RULES 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 sixteen scholarships – twelve for active...
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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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/NewsMemorial Day Message
Memorial Day weekend is here and all of us here at CWA 1104 want to wish you and yours a safe and relaxing holiday as we unofficially start Summer 2016. If you do a google search for inspiring quotes or things to say during Memorial Day, one stood out more than the others, it reads; “They gave...
