Local 1104 News Archive
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VoiceLink has to go!
As Verizon continues to fill their pockets with gold, no one should forget that they do not want us here. We must be aware of VoiceLink and their continued attempts to install it whereever they think they can get away with it. It is a product that is far inferior to most other telephone products...
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/NewsMerry Christmas from CWA 1104: Give to charity list...
Merry Christmas to you and yours from all of us here at the Communications Workers of America Local 1104. You may have heard our radio ad on 94.3 The Shark, B103, WBAB, WALK 97.5 and FLY 92.3. Giving to charity is one thing we love to do here at Local 1104. Join us in giving to those less fortunate...
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/NewsNew Yorkers Still Love Their Landlines
Patch.com Two Hudson Valley Communities beat back an attempt by Verizon to eliminate the tried-and-true copper wiring. Verizon wanted to transition some of our neighbors to a cellular-based network from what phone fans know as the twisted pair. It did not go well. The blowback was fierce enough...
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New Classes at Molloy College
In an effort to help prepare and empower our members for the future, the Executive Board of CWA Local 1104 has partnered with Molloy College. We encourage all members to take advantage of this opportunity.
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/NewsLabor Lines: Pension Stripping
NY State Senator Tony Avella and Manhattan Attorney Ed Stone discuss grave concerns over a new corporate scam to strip pensioneers of their rights and protections by selling off their pension obligatins to insurance companies robbing retirees of recourse to the US Pension Guarantee Corporation in...
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/NewsTime short for sick 9/11 responders to benefit from fund
As we honor their sacrifices, we urge injured and ill responders and survivors and the loved ones of those who lost their lives to register for the Victim Compensatiom Fund by Oct. 3rd. "Labor representatives and elected officials all worked hard to pass the [Zadroga] law. Now we must ensure that...
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Happy Labor Day from CWA Local 1104
Happy Labor Day! Unions have won rights we all take for granted like health benefits, vacations, the minimum wage and the weekend just to name a few. Unions also battle corporate greed and you too can join the fight! Make sure you make Labor Day's true meaning the topic of conversation around your...
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/News2013 Scholarship Award Winners
Congratulations to the 19 Scholarships Award Winners. CWA Local 1104 awarded thirteen 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...
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Tom Suozzi for County Executive
A decision was made July 22nd at the unionized Hilton in Melville. Hundreds of union leaders representing scores of industries democratically converged to hold the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO triennial convention. CWA 1104 was represented and we joined other unions to review successes...
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The NLRB Board: We did it!
We made the calls and it happened. The US Senate voted to confirm a full package of nominations to the National Labor Relations Board. GOP Senators agreed to end their obstruction of any nomination made by President Obama. Republicans voted on two new NLRB nominations - Nancy Schiffer and Kent...
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Call 1-888-966-9824 tell Senate to confirm NLRB Appointments
We need every member to call the number above and urge your U.S. Senator to confirm the 5 NLRB Appointments and Senate Rules Change. The National Labor Relations Board enforces the National Labor Relations Act, the principal law safeguarding your right to organize to improve your working conditions...
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Make calls to save our work
We are in Albany working to get laws passed to protect our work and your jobs! We need every member to call their Assemblyman and New York Senator to tell them to co-sponsor and vote for these job saving bills. They are the following: FiOS Study Bill Number A 6003Call Center Bill Number A 7144 /...
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Secure Your Place in Democracy
This Fourth of July we will once again declare America's independence and stand together, united by the common yet powerful idea of inalienable rights and the belief that everyone is created equal. In the U.S. Constitution, our nation's founders forged these words: "We hold these truths to be self-...
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/NewsWorkers Memorial Mass: Because losing your life should never be a job description
Monday April 29th at 5:30 pm at St. Patricks Church 5th Ave. & Main Street, Bay Shore, NY. Let's again come together as one to pay homage to those we lost on the job and offer prayer for our unions who lead, safety to those who toil and justice for those oppressed. Please bring your hardhat/...
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/NewsWin a $5 Elizabeth Arden Spa Certificate! Celebrate Working Women this Mother's Day!
Contest for our Working Moms. The Long Island Federation of Labor AFL-CIO has an awesome new contest for all you working moms! Win a $500 Elizabeth Arden Spa Certificate! Celebrate Working Women this Mother's Day! In honor of working women this Mother's Day, they are launching a raffle for a $500...
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/NewsNBA All Star Game in Brooklyn - NOT at the Garden!
NBA players know that unions are important for protecting workers on the job. The National Basketball Players' Association has a long history of keeping players safe, and the National Basketball Referees' Association ensures fair compensation for the unsung heroes of the game. All workers deserve...
