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   Brothers and Sisters of CWA 7102. I thought now would be a good time to send out a reminder that we are just a little over a year away from the end of our current contract. Our brothers and sisters at Verizon just ended a nearly 7 week strike. Their fight is going to be our fight. They were able to make big gains by standing together. Corporate America’s attack on the working class is never ending. When companies like Verizon that make a billion dollars a month in profit want to take more away from its workers. We need to be prepared. http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/verizon_cries_poor_with_1_billion_a_month_in_profits We hope to never have a strike or lockout. That being said they do happen. Now is the time everyone should be putting money away in preparation for a work stoppage. We need to be signing up non-members. Just remember united we bargain divided we beg. In Solidarity, Don Dawson President CWA 7102 Dear CWA Retiree, WE MISS YOU AND WANT YOU BACK! The best way to keep in touch with fellow CWA retirees and receive current information, is to join the Retired Members Chapter. At this time, we are meeting at the CWA 7102 Union Hall at 3612 SW 9th St. in Des Moines, on the third Tuesday afternoon of each month, at 1 PM. Our meetings usually last for around an hour, and you may feel free to bring a guest. If you’ve not been attending these gatherings, you’ve been missing out! Please come join us! Our membership dues are $24 per year, which helps with the cost of keeping us informed of news that affect us and our wallets. This small amount, widens the scope and power of the union, and provides the strength and foundation for positive changes. Why should you join with your fellow CWA retirees? SOLIDARITY… Since we no longer meet at work, it is an opportunity to remain united with your fellow members, and stay informed on issues of contract negotiations and endangered healthcare benefits. STRENGTH… If we remain silent and isolated, we won’t be heard by those who affect our union benefits. By joining with us in unity, our strength increases, and we WILL be heard! ACTION… As an organized group, we strive to resolve our shared issues and concerns. INFORMATION/EDUCATION… We learn about news affecting our lives. Enlightening program speakers share insightful current information from which we can benefit. COMARADERIE … After union business has been discussed, we have time for food, fun, and friends! AND, even though we have retired, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE REMAIN UNITED, with upcoming contract negotiations, the results of which could certainly impact us! Our health care benefits are of vital concern, both for those who are Medicare-eligible, and –ineligible, as well as for future retirees. WE NEED TO SHOW OUR STRENGTH AND UNITY, toward a positive outcome within the new contract! Please complete the attached/enclosed survey (if receiving this communication via e-mail, the survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YZ5FDW2 , and return your completed survey WITHIN THE WEEK, so we can compile your responses to better serve your needs. We look forward to SEEING YOU, and RECEIVING YOUR COMPLETED SURVEY! Thank you, in solidarity, The CWA RETIREES Local Board Robbie Thompson-Blythe, President Jackie_blythe@yahoo.com 515 490-9571 Loretta Hansen, Vice President Danita Sapp, Treasurer msdvs@q.com 515 238-8656 Roberta Summy, Secretary rockinroberta@q.com 515285-7432 or 515 537-3121 Labor Leaders and members gathered to have a discussion with former CWA International President Larry Cohen Friday Jan. 8
 Through its Next Generation program, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is connecting members aged 35 and under with seasoned member-mentors over the age of 35 to form a network of committed union activists across the country. Next Gen activists bring youthful energy and unique insights to the task of advancing economic and social justice. If you are a CWA member who is 35 or under and want to learn and lead, you belong in Next Gen. If you are a CWA member who is over 35 and willing to share your experience as a Member-Mentor, Next Gen needs you.  Be part of CWAs future. 
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directly on your phone. There is one solution to skyrocketing inequality that most of the TV talking heads love to ignore: Unions! It is no surprise.  Without
unions, big companies like Walmart or Amazon can cut benefits, allow
unsafe
working conditions, slash wages, and pocket the massive profits.
Well, I am not afraid to talk about how unions are essential and I am relying on you to get the word out. Please watch and share now: More economic growth, higher wages, shared prosperity all by strengthening unions. 50 or 60 years ago, it was considered obvious; today, folks are afraid to talk about it. That is what decades of right-wing propaganda will do. The first step is to spread the word by sharing this message right now, because MoveOn will be campaigning for the idea that gets the most traction in our Big Picture series. This video is the latest in the â€Å“Big Picture: Ten Ideas to Save the Economyâ€Â� series I am working on with MoveOn. And MoveOn has committed to campaigning on the ideas that get the most traction. So if you believe in fair pay for a hard days work, you wont want to skip watching and sharing this video. Thanks for all you do. Robert Reich
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