The following 4 Agreements between Verizon and the CWA which were set to expire are extended  1. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company may pay bonuses to associates in positions that are not enabled to work from home while they are actively working.

CWA launches a COVID-19 Resource page.   We continue to update our COVID-19 resource page with new resources to address common questions and concerns that CWA members have as the pandemic continues to affect every aspect of our lives.

CWA Local 1103 has created an In Memoriam Page to express our saddness and celebrate the life of CWA Local 1103 Members that have passed on.  The link will be located in the upper left hand under the link HOME and can be accessable to registered members of our website.

CWA Healthcare Workers are running dangerous short of PPE.  The supply can be strenghten if American Companies are ordered to retool and make needed PPE and other medical equiment.  You can help by letting the President know you want him to Use the National Defense Production Act.    https://actionnetwork.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a three-way agreement with the Legislature on a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The program bill also includes the permanent comprehensive paid sick leave policy first advanced in the Governor's FY 2021 Executive Budget proposal.

Due to the possible threat of the COVID-19/Coronavirus, we are taking precautions to avoid exposure and the spread of this virus.  Therefore, we are postponing the General Membership Meeting scheduled for Thursday March 19.   By-Law amendments will be voted on at the next scheduled General Membership Meeting at a date and location to be determined and announced at a later date.

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.

Take Action for the PRO ACT: Protecting Rights for Organizing.  CALL 1-877-426-8013 Tell your member of congress to VOTE YES on PRO ACT HR 2475 to grow and protect worker power.  The Hot Line will take you right to your member of congress.

There is a new program for management and non union employees called "Stock Together". As a result of this new program, the Company notified us that the Discretionary Contribution program is no longer going to be paid out to managers. This is important because Discretionary Contributions are part of the 2012 MOU.

UST IN: Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the NY Call Center Jobs Act! This historic legislation will protect NY call center jobs by denying grants, loans, and tax breaks to companies that move jobs out of the country.