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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.

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September 24, 2011.doc
 

 

General Membership Meeting

Meetings are called for 6 PM.
 
Tuesday, February 28, at
Lincoln Hospital (auditorium).

149th Street and 3rd Aveue, Bronx.

Agenda:
To be announced.

Thought for the week

We're not perfect, but they're crazy.

Barney Frank (D-MA) talking about Democrats and Republicans.
 

Communique Radio with Arthur Cheliotes.

 Wednesdays, 1 PM on WNYE, 91.5 FM.

February 1:  
To be announced.

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1180 JanFeb2012

9/11: Ten years later the suffering continues.

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

Read the new Communique issue now...

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
First contract at Amnesty International
3 1/2 years with a 12.5% pay increase and lots of other things.
Norma Rae
Because every now and then everyone should see this.
Congressional Budget Office report
From 1979 to 2009 the rich got richer and the poor got poorer.
The OCCUPY WALL STREET ANTHEM
This is a song of the occupation by Roaring and Ari Herstand.
Obama and Reagan
Both say tax the rich
Congressman Dennis Kucinich breaks it down in less than two minutes.
There is money for everything but people who need it.
Another City scandal
Outsourced job center steals $15 million.
Roseanne always got it
A piece from a Roseanne episode that is as true now, or more, than it was then.
Matt Damon defends teachers
It's not just a job he tells reporter.
Boston Red Sox take on bullying
In a short video some Red Sox players and ordinary people talk about bullying.
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.
The Mad Republican Tea Party
In cartoon form, the goals of the Tea Party.
Cash-ography in America
Cartoon video showing the effect of corpoprate cash on our democracy
Mouseland
Everyone is the same under the skin
Maggie meets Saint Peter
A video about tolerance/intolerance.
The Job
A video with a point
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!
Working Theater's 27th year
The theater that features plays and workshops about and for working people.
Labor Chorus Auditions
The NYC Labor Chorus is looking for new voices. Try out.
JOIN THE LINE! The next pink slip may be yours.
HERE Arts Center and Working Theater in collaboration with Occupy Wall Street culture groups and the NYC Central Labor Council are planning The Line for Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 8:15AM. The Line will be the world's longest unemployment line stretching over three miles along Broadway, from the bull at Wall Street to Times Square.
CWA District 1 health care council
Sign up for health care news and enter the contest, too.
Parents to Improve School Transportation
Help all children get decent transportation to school.
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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