We are heartbroken to share the news that last week we lost one of the best, our brother and former Executive Vice President Kelvin Gunn. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
"If the discussion I am being asked to enter could in any way lead to my discipline or termination or impact my personal working conditions, I ask that a union steward, representative or officer be present. Unless I have this union representation, I respectfully choose not to participate in this discussion."
Union-made Products
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When workers organize, mobilize, and strike together we can build power and win the wages, benefits, and working conditions we need and deserve. But that can be extremely difficult when our current laws keep the balance of power tilted in favor of CEOs and the super-rich.
The problem is, when CEOs and the 1% hold so much power, our economy and laws stay rigged in favor of the wealthy. They get richer while our wages stay stagnant and our working conditions get worse. We need big change.
The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is historic legislation that will put power in the hands of workers and reverse decades of legislation meant to crust unions. The bill will completely change labor law as we know it and shift power away from CEOs to workers.
Support the PRO Act by calling 1-877-750-7411 or sign the petition on the CWA website.
CWA Against Racism
Black Lives Matter to CWA
"If we are to make progress, we must listen to the experiences and stories of Black CWA members, Black workers, and the Black community. We must join together - every one of us - to dismantle this system of oppression."
Read CWA's Executive Board Statement on the Need to Dismantle the Racism that Plagues Our Communities click here.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates
Verizon News
The Verizon Vaccine Mandate has been suspended. As of now, there is no forced vaccination mandate.
Verizon Employees: If you have been directed by a Doctor to Self-Quarantine, complete this form Work Arrangement Request Form
Our next Membership Meeting is Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. If you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed or have questions, please call the Union Hall on 202-291-1500 or send email to admin@cwalocal2336.org. The Zoom information will be emailed and texted to the members before the meeting.
July 2022
CWA members have voted to ratify a new four-year Agreement covering 12,000 AT&T Mobility workers under the Orange Contract. The new contract offers adjustments for inflation, adds parental leave, limits mandatory overtime, extends job security protections, curtails the outsourcing of jobs to third party retailers, and much more. Congratulations on a hard-fought contract!
JULY 29, 2022
CWA members have voted to ratify an extension of the current contract between CWA District 2-13 and District 1 New Jersey and Verizon Mid-Atlantic. Also ratified is the extension Agreement at Verizon Connected Solutions. Members represented by CWA District 1, as well as IBEW Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, have also ratified their Agreements. The Agreements will extend the contracts through August 1, 2026.
July 2022, CWA and Catalist bargaining teams reached a Tentative Agreement and the members voted to ratify the Agreement. The CWA bargaining team negotiated for the members to receive a fair first contract. Congratulations Catalist on your contract and welcome to CWA!
On October 28, 2022, the Tentative Agreement received an overwhelming 84% of the vote by the members to ratify the Agreement. The contract will take effect as of October 6, 2022. Congratulations to all the members and a special thank you to the members that organized, mobilized and assisted the Bargaining Committee! Congratulations are in order to CWA and EveryAction Bargaining Teams!
NettWorth Financial is offering online and in-person retirement workshops to eligible Verizon members. NettWorth is in the process of scheduling new workshops; please check back later for the upcoming workshops.
The agreement to extend the contracts between CWA and Verizon has been ratified by the combined results of the voting in the Mid-Atlantic bargaining unit. Also ratified, is the extension at Verizon Connected Solutions and the first contract at Verizon Wireless in Hazleton, PA. See the Press Release below.
Tell Congress to pass Paid Sick and Family Leave for ALL workers NOW! To complete the form, click here.
We need Protective Equipment Now - Healthcare and other essential workers are on the front line of the COVID-19 crisis. You can take action by signing the petition, click here.
