Connect with your Union.  Go To 7102 Contacts/Email  section to find out how.  CWA 7102 is proud to represent the Police, Fire Dept., Public Works, etc. in the City of Waukee.  See news about these members in the Local News section.  Now more news you can use...  Starting August 2nd, Hewitt Associates LLC will replace ING as Qwest's health and life benefits administrator.  New site www.qwesthealthandlifebenefits.com  Local 7102 By Laws Committee Meeting Monday August 9th, 6:15 at the Hall  Any questions contact Kristin Mackerman or Amy Gale  The CWA 7102 Legislative Committee is looking for a team of volunteer members to aide in the election process in conjunction with Iowa Federation of Labor program.  It would include phone calling, door knocking, rallys, mailings and other work as needed. We would pick one night, each week, to volunteer for two hours. Please contact Kerry Bowen @ 556-5415 so we can meet to pick an evening to volenteer.   For those of our members who use the IOWA CLINIC. September 1, 2010 IC will start charging you $15.00 a form for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and STD (Short Term Disability). So if you have or need FMLA or STD forms filled after that expect to pay.  Jim Perkey EVP The Telecommunications History Group (THG), is where you can pursue scholarly or personal research, view museum exhibits or tour a historical telephone company building. THG collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of telecommunications industry. They have facilities in Denver and in Seattle. THG is a non-profit organization funded by membership dues, research fees and grants. One of the nation's largest privately held telecommunications archives, operates two museums and conduct educational programs on telephone history. In caps, I yell.. DO VISIT THIS SITE. A side bar... Ice, snow, and sleet have caused more damage than any other agent. Certainly in the Midwest states that comprised Northwestern Bell's territory. Example... Link to images of a few such storms in our mid-west states Recovery Fund for Jan Laue On Saturday, July 10th, a huge fire gutted the third floor of a Urbandale condominium. The fire burned into the evening at 4821 NW 86th Street. Iowa Federation of Labor, Secretary/Treasurer Jan Laue, was an owner of one of those 3rd floor condos. She walked away with her purse and the cloths on her back. SHE LOST EVERYTHING! It will likely take months for her to reach a settlement with the insurance company and get back on her feet.  The Community Services Committee at South Central Iowa Federation of Labor is starting a recovery fund where 100% of the donations will go to Jan.  We are asking Locals and members to please make a contribution to this cause.  Jan has been a big part of the Labor movement in Iowa for a long time.  She has fought for families Labor people for many years.   Let’s show Jan some support in her time of need. Jan will be presented with the money that is raised at the Iowa AFL-CIO convention, on August 11th, 2010. The money will cover expenses that her insurance won’t pay. Thank you in advance for your generosity.  Make Checks payable to Jan Laue.   Mail to: SCIFL Community Services 2000 Walker Des Moines, Ia 50317 Questions?  Contact Kerry Bowen @ 556-5415 Kerry Bowen VP CWA Local 7102  VP over Qwest Construction Techs, AT&T, Qwest Kiosk's In 2004, Kerry Bowen received the Dixon Terry Award for Outstanding Party Activist from the Iowa Democratic Party. Bowen also was awarded the Political Activist Award from the South Central Federation of Labor. Her commitment to Democratic volunteerism through the years clearly demonstrates why. Kerry states, “I owe everything to my union, Communication Workers of America, for being able to support myself and leading me to volunteer for Johnson County and Polk County Democrats. It has opened many doors for me.” Kerry is in her 40th year as telephone copper cable splicer with Qwest. Bowen was born and raised in Des Moines but lived in Iowa City for 26 years where her volunteerism began. Because of her many contacts, she was hired by former Congressman Dave Nagle to work in his district office for six years….which was never a part of her dreams. “If it wasn’t for my Union I would have never received a union leave of absence to serve Nagle and be able to return to my job,” she exclaims. After moving back to Des Moines 12 years ago she immediately became involved in volunteering for the Polk County Democrats on a regular basis, assisting every night during the election cycle, and completing whatever tasks needed to be done. You can count on Kerry! Kerry serves as Windsor Heights 2 precinct committee person. She enjoys meeting other Democrats, has made some good friends, and has had a few laughs along the way. As a lifelong Democrat she was taught to understand civil rights and was one proud Democrat the night Obama was elected President. POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS Visit their website for more info: www.polkcountydemocrats.org Clink on the graphic for the Latest News.

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