As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect communities across the globe, CWA leaders are engaging with employers to ensure that they are providing CWA members with comprehensive safety and prevention measures in an environment that encourages open and free communication without fear of reprisal or negative impacts on pay or continued employment.

CWA's Health and Safety department has established a process for locals to report on what protections employers have put in place as well as for members to report any incidents of exposure or infection. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms consistent with infection, contact your healthcare provider immediately and follow reporting procedures established by your employer. Also notify your CWA Local or District as soon as possible.

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During the COVID-19 emergency, your landlord CANNOT evict you during this time.

During the COVID-19 emergency, utilities companies CANNOT shut off your water, electric, gas or charge late fees.

Attention CWA Members:

Joe Bierne Scholarships

Apply now for college scholarships of $4,000 each for the 2020-2021 school year, and another $4,000 for 2021-2022.  (2nd year award based on satisfactory academic record.)  Eligible are CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including those of laid-off, retired or deceased members) planning for college studies.  Final deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m., EST, April 30, 2020.  Please visit:  www.cwa-union.org/pages/beirne

Union Plus Scholarship

The scholarship is open to students who attend or plan to attend a U.S. college, university, community college, or a technical/trade school.  Students attending undergraduate or graduate schools are eligible.  Current and retired participating union members, their spouses and their dependent children can apply.  Recipients will receive $500 to $4,000.  The online application is available each year starting in June through the deadline on January 31.  Please visit www.unionplus.org/scholarships

Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP Scholarship

Apply now for Martin E. Gerel Memorial Union Scholarship 2020 by contacting Liliana Chang at 703-931-5500.  The deadline to apply is March 27, 2020.

Donna Castleberry Scholarship Fund

Each year, NettWorth Financial Group awards thousands of dollars in college scholarships to children of America's union members.  Please visit www.nettworth.net or call 888-224-5021.