Communications Workers of America

Congratulations to CWAers at American Airlines who just voted to ratify their new contract!

The American Airlines tentative agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by members of the CWA-IBT Passenger Service Association! 80 percent of the members voted and it passed by a margin of three-to-one.

American Airlines senior management will be officially notified. Negotiated wage increases for agents will be implemented effective immediately.

Get the details of the new agreement here: https://american-agents.org/news/tentative-agreement-faq

Congratulations to CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. who is honored to receive the National Action Network's MLK Day Labor Leader of the Year Award!

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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson released the following statement after the FAA temporary grounding of certain 737 MAX 9 fleet that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD):

“Our union supports the FAA's quick and decisive action to ground certain 737 MAX 9 that do not meet the inspection cycles specified in the EAD. This is a critical move to ensure the safety of all crew and passengers, as well as confidence in aviation safety. Lives must come first always.

“Last night’s incident could have been worse, but Flight Attendants and Pilots of Alaska 1282 ensured all passengers and crew arrived safely back on the ground. We commend the entire crew.

“We are closely monitoring and working with our airlines - Alaska and United - the FAA, and DOT to ensure that aircraft are not returned to service until they are deemed safe for all. AFA is also participating in the NTSB investigation and we support that process for full safety findings and actions.

“Flight Attendants are aviation’s first responders. We are trained for emergencies, and we work every flight for aviation safety first and foremost. We fly only when it’s safe.” https://www.afacwa.org/temporary_grounding_certain_737max9

Check out this week's CWA bargaining update!

Bargaining Update The latest bargaining information for America’s Test Kitchen and TCGPlayer.

We’re kicking off 2024 by taking our fight for safe staffing to Trenton! Members and leaders of CWA Local 1036, CWA Local 1040, and New Jersey Nurses Union are at the NJ Capital today to testify at the NJ Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Services Committee hearing on Senate bill 304, “Patient Protection and Safe Staffing Act”.

Happy Birthday, AlphabetWorkers! 🥳

Big corporate news chain Gannett is buying up America’s local newspapers and shrinking vital local news coverage, laying off thousands of local journalists who report on the information you need to stay safe and stay connected. In Rochester, NY local newspaper, Democrat & Chronicle, is under attack.

Learn more and hear about what the NewsGuild-CWA is doing to fight back for our local news!

✅RSVP for the virtual event on Tuesday, Jan 9, at 7pm EST: https://actionnetwork.org/events/protect-the-democrat-chronicle-townhall-to-strengthen-rochester-local-news

Reminder: Your bosses’ promises are temporary but a union contract is in writing.

All passengers, crew escape blaze on Japan Airlines plane after Tokyo airport collision All 379 passengers and crew of a Japan Airlines plane miraculously escaped from a fire following a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday, but local media said most of the coast guard plane crew had died.

Happy New Year! These are just a few of our goals for 2024—what are yours?

Merry Christmas from CWA! 🎄

Last week, CWA’s Broadband Brigade brought workers’ feedback on infrastructure spending through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program directly to the White House!

Broadband Brigade Brings Message of Good Jobs and Affordable Broadband to the White House Last week, CWA’s Broadband Brigade brought workers’ feedback on infrastructure spending through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program directly to the White House.

Become a strike Santa and support CWA members on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this holiday season!

Members of the Pittsburgh NewsGuild (TNG-CWA Local 38061) and CWA Locals 14842 and 14827, along with members of Teamsters Local 205/211 and Pressmen’s Union GCC/IBT Local 24M/9N, have been on strike for over 14 months, fighting for fair working conditions at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. For yet another holiday season, these brave strikers are maintaining their picket lines and their solidarity during the longest-running current strike in the U.S.

Shop for Pittsburgh Strike Santa's Gift List This Wish List has been shared with you. You can check it out here.

Breaking: Wells Fargo workers in Albuquerque, NM won their election to form their union with CWA, becoming the first-ever Wells Fargo workers to unionize. ✊

Wells Fargo Workers Win First-Ever Union Election Workers at a Wells Fargo branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico voted to form a union on Wednesday, becoming the first-ever Wells Fargo workers to unionize. In an in-person election, bankers and tellers chose to join the Communications Workers of America’s Wells Fargo Workers United (WFWU) and take the...

🚨 BREAKING: AFA Alaska will take a strike vote after mounting frustrations in mediated negotiations. This is the first time since the historic 1993 CHAOS Strike that Alaska Flight Attendants will vote on strike authorization. The vote announcement coincides with demonstrations at eight major airports nationwide as holiday travel takes off. https://www.afacwa.org/alaska_sav_picket_dec19

It's not too late to support organized labor and buy union this holiday season 🎁

From manufactured goods like sports equipment, Ray-Bans, and Steinway pianos, to newspaper subscriptions, immersive art experiences, and even ski resorts, CWA represents workers across diverse sectors.

To view an even larger list of union-made gifts visit: aflcio.org/MadeInAmerica/holiday-gifts

When workers organize, we win.

Check out this week's CWA bargaining update!

Bargaining Update The latest bargaining information for Law360, Tender Claws, Rove Pest Control, and Open Society Foundations.

Workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have been on strike for over a year now. ✊
Here's how you can support them this holiday season: cwa.org/ppgholiday

Today, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) members at United and allies are picketing to demand a fair contract!

United Flight Attendants are unified and ready to do whatever it takes to win their contract!

📷: CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. joins the picket line in Houston, TX (IAH)

Today, NewsGuild-CWA members at Law360 are walking off the job in a one-day action protesting management’s threats and unlawful conduct at the bargaining table!

Maximus workers from around the country are rallying at the White House and the Health and Human Service HQ to demand HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra ensure all federal call center jobs are good jobs ‼️

Maximus workers help people access Medicare and Affordable Care Act benefits, yet some work two jobs just to afford their own. 83% of Maximus workers with children surveyed report using one or more safety net programs.

As CWA Pres. Claude Cummings Jr. says: That ain’t right.

Sec. Becerra, read the petition Maximus workers just delivered to your office and make good on your promise of good federal call center jobs ✊

TODAY: Maximus workers from around the country are in DC today, protesting at both the White House and HHS to demand the Biden administration live up to its good jobs promise ✊

That's right!

Next Tuesday, December 12th, Maximus workers from across the country will be taking their fight to the nation's capital and rallying at the Department of Health Human services.

We will not be ignored! President Biden has committed to using federal money to create good jobs, but the jobs at Maximus are anything but good. We demand that the Biden Administration and HHS Secretary Becerra take action to make sure federal call centers like ours provide good jobs that support our families and communities.

Join us on the ground by clicking this link to RSVP:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/rally-to-demand-good-jobs-for-federal-call-center-workers-2/

It's also never too late to send emails and calls to the Biden administration demanding action. Click this link to send your letter:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/letters-to-becerra-individuals/