Thursday, March 3, 2011

Labor Secretary Solis Standing with Workers in Fight for Rights

10,000 CWA Members Participate in History-Making Phone Call

CWA members from as far as Virginia were among an estimated 10,000 people who rallied in Trenton, N.J. on Feb. 25. Speakers included CWA Pres. Larry Cohen.
With 10,000 CWA members on the line, President Larry Cohen placed a historic phone call Wednesday night to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who pledged her support for workers fighting to save their collective bargaining rights.
"Budget sacrifices are one thing but demanding that workers give up their voice is another," Solis said. "The governors aren't just asking us to tighten our belts, they're demanding we give up our uniquely American rights as workers.".....MORE

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