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The union working for working people.
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC
CWA Local 1180
6 Harrison Street,
New York, NY 10013
212-226-6565
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 CWA Local 1180 has a long history of taking a stance on issues that matter and, in fact, are often taking the lead. Our “NYC Is Not for Sale” Campaign launched in 2009 to fight Mayor Bloomberg’s run for a third term was hailed by political analysts as one factor making that election closer than anyone predicted.Click here
 

General Membership Meeting

Meetings are called for 6 PM.

 Thought for the week

“There is an ethnic divide on who's being stopped and frisked, and there is an ethnic divide on who's fighting against the policy."

State Senator Eric Adams
 

Communique Radio with Arthur Cheliotes.

 Wednesdays, 1 PM on WNYE, 91.5 FM.

Listen to podcasts.

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For archived Communique  back to 1/09 go to red navigation bar on left side of page.

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In the Public Interest 
"In the Public Interest," is a long pamphlet that takes on the "myths" about public sector workers spread by politicians and bankers that want to privatize everything.

What's Hot
Arthur on Democracy Now
Why labor is supporting Obama for a second term: A debate.
Comptroller says one third of New Yorkers cant afford to retire
Between 2000-2009, the percentage of employees in New York City who had access to employer-sponsored retirement plans declined from 48% to 40% – below the U.S. average, which is 53% (2009).
Congressional Budget Office report
From 1979 to 2009 the rich got richer and the poor got poorer.
Obama and Reagan
Both say tax the rich
Roseanne always got it
A piece from a Roseanne episode that is as true now, or more, than it was then.
This is not a time to be silent
Invocation at Laborers legislative conference is a lesson for all.
How to build a movement
It's so obvious that followers are as or more important than leaders.
A brief history of labor unions
It's so brief, just watch it.
Mouseland
Everyone is the same under the skin
Maggie meets Saint Peter
A video about tolerance/intolerance.
George Carlin nails it
strong language video
Workers Independent News Radio
News of importance and concern to all working people.
LabourStart
News for working people from all over the working world.
Act Now!
Child care subsidies
Financial help available.
VOTER REGISTRATION FORM. HERE
Get your voter reg form here. if you are not registered you cannot vote. If you cannot vote you've got no voice.
Working Theater's 27th year
The theater that features plays and workshops about and for working people.
Labor Studies at the Murphy Institute
Masters Degrees in Labor History and so much more. Come to the Open House(s).
Sign up for Workplace Literacy class by phone
Leave the info; we'll get back to you
Strong Economy for All website
We're bringing unions and communities together to rebuild the middle class and make the economy work for everyone. SIGN UP AND PARTICIPATE.
Are you facing being terminated because you lack civil service status?
If so, click on the link above to find useful resources
Resume and Interview Preparation for the Displaced Worker
Useful information from the Division of Employment Services, NYS Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance Information for Claimants
A Handbook for persons claiming benefits under the NYS Unemployment Insurance Law
Attacks on public sector workers
The politics/political action page will feature articles on the attacks on public workers and articles that actually understand how essential is the role of public workers.
Know your Weingarten Rights
How to protect yourself when you have an interview with management that might end up with disciplinary action taken against you.
Financial information on the web
Sites to get information without buying anything
How much did you pay for the war in Afghanistan
A calculator that gives you the figures.
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