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NY Unions to State Leaders: Raise Taxes on the Rich to Address COVID-19 Budget Shortfalls

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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NY Unions to State Leaders: Raise Taxes on the Rich to Address COVID-19 Budget Shortfalls

As the COVID-19 crisis continues and more workers are facing layoffs, furloughs, reductions of work, the growing economic crisis will exacerbate long-standing issues with providing access to high-quality public services for New York's working class.

NY Unions to State Leaders: Raise Taxes on the Rich to Address COVID-19 Budget Shortfalls

New Jersey Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible & Strategic Restart of NJ's Economy

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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New Jersey Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible & Strategic Restart of NJ's Economy

As the COVID-19 curve has flattened, Governor Murphy has put out a four-part plan for reopening. New Jersey parks and forests are already open and are being staffed by CWA members.

New Jersey Governor Murphy Unveils Multi-Stage Approach to Execute a Responsible & Strategic Restart of NJ's Economy

New Law Provides Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for New York Public Employees Who Die of COVID-19

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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New Law Provides Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for New York Public Employees Who Die of COVID-19

On Saturday, May 30th, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law new legislation to support the families of public employees who have lost their lives to COVID-19 by providing "line-of-duty" benefits.  

New Law Provides Line-of-Duty Death Benefits for New York Public Employees Who Die of COVID-19

New York CWAers Call for Corporations and Elected Officials to #ProtectALLWorkers

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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New York CWAers Call for Corporations and Elected Officials to #ProtectALLWorkers

Staten Island, NY was the scene of a massive car procession and rally on Saturday, May 16 organized in part by CWA Locals 1102 and 1180 and attended by dozens of other union and community groups.

New York CWAers Call for Corporations and Elected Officials to #ProtectALLWorkers

Updates on Furlough Rules for New Jersey State Workers

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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Updates on Furlough Rules for New Jersey State Workers

CWA State Worker Local presidents have informed members of new developments around changes to furlough rules including a recent legislative bill and a Civil Service Rule. This bill and rule change do not trigger mandatory furloughs, which must be negotiated with and agreed to by the union.  

Updates on Furlough Rules for New Jersey State Workers

Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Survey

02 Jun, 2020

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02 Jun, 2020

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Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Survey

The George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, under the direction of former Secretary of OSHA, Dr. David Michaels, has launched a critically important survey of healthcare workers and Covid-19.

Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Survey