Bargaining Update

American Airlines

American Airlines passenger service agents, members of the CWA-IBT Association, are continuing to mobilize to build power at the bargaining table as they negotiate for a fair contract. During the latest bargaining session that began last Tuesday and continued through Thursday, workers in stations across the country participated in mobilization activities to build solidarity with their bargaining committee and show the company that they are united in their fight for fair pay, affordable health care, and job security that they deserve. Members wore their CWA-IBT Association wing pins and shared their selfies and group photos on social media using the hashtag #FairPayAA. Their strong mobilization demonstrates that the workers are willing to do what is necessary to win a fair deal and protect their rights.

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La Casa De Don Pedro

Workers at two of La Casa De Don Pedro’s Early Childhood and Youth & Family Services divisions (CWA Local 1037) overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement earlier this month. Reaching this milestone has been a difficult journey as these workers have been in contract negotiations for over a year. By continuing to mobilize through rallies, pickets, and other activities to demand fair pay for the important services they provide, workers won a strong contract that includes significant improvements, including a new pay scale with increases each year of the contract. It also includes promotional rules for workers to have an opportunity to fill open positions. In addition, the contract includes improved health and safety language, a minimum of fifteen holidays per year, and rollover paid leave. Childcare workers, who are primarily women and people of color, are vastly underpaid and mistreated in the workplace. Multiple campaigns to bring awareness to the childcare workers’ crisis have been ongoing for years, but this new contract victory is proof that when childcare workers unite, they can win. Read more here.