Worker Power Update

CWA Members Speaks Out in Favor of Fair and Flexible Scheduling for Workers at a Department of Labor Event

CWA Local 3204 AT&T Mobility Vice President Karen Nagjee and U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh participated in a panel discussion organized by the Department of Labor on the benefits of flexible scheduling for workers and businesses.

CWA Local 3204 AT&T Mobility Vice President Karen Nagjee participated in a U.S. Department of Labor panel discussion entitled “The Benefits of Fair Scheduling For Workers and Businesses” to explore what flexibility really means for hourly and frontline workers whose jobs cannot be done remotely. Nagjee took part in the event as a panelist along with other workers, business leaders, elected leaders, and Administration officials including U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. Democratic Congresswoman from Connecticut and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro delivered the keynote address.

The panelists discussed the impact of scheduling instability on job quality and workers' lives. They also explored solutions for fair scheduling practices that center on workers’ voices while improving workers' economic stability and safety, as well as business outcomes. During the panel discussion, Nagjee shared her story about leaving a management position at T-Mobile and taking a union job at AT&T Mobility for the benefits provided in the collective bargaining agreement, including a fair and stable schedule that allowed her to spend time with her newborn daughter. Secretary Walsh reiterated the need for fair scheduling for workers and businesses by saying, "unstable scheduling hurts workers and it also limits the potential in our economy. It holds us back as a nation. And we have to address it." Read more about the benefits of flexible scheduling here.

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White House Invites CWA Activist to Promote the Benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program

Will Lykes, a steward from CWA Local 7050 in Arizona and a legislative and political activist, visited the White House to participate in the Administration’s Communities in Action: Building A Better America event. Lykes was present at the event to promote the benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program for working families in Arizona and beyond. Lykes and his wife both work remotely and have children that have been taking part in remote learning. The Affordable Connectivity Program has been crucial in allowing his family and so many others to continue to afford high quality internet. Lykes was part of a cohort of speakers who advocated for other items of the Administration’s agenda such as the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Rescue Plan, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.

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CWAers Across the Country are Gearing Up for the Midterm Elections

With less than four weeks until the midterm elections, CWA members across the country are ramping up their mobilization to ensure that our endorsed pro-worker candidates win office.

In North Carolina, CWA activists, who recently participated in a political activist training, met with Democratic State Senator Don Davis. The activists have kicked off their field program which includes worksite visits and phone banks.

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In Arizona, CWAers showed up at a debate to support Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who is running for re-election.

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In Georgia, CWA political activists have been registering voters and door-knocking for endorsed candidates.

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In Ohio, CWA members have been doing worksite visits and door-knocking to build support for endorsed candidates.