CWA Piedmont Airlines Members Vote To Ratify New Contract</h1> <article> <h1>CWA Piedmont Airlines Members Vote To Ratify New Contract</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:16:24 +0000</p> <span>CWA Piedmont Airlines Members Vote To Ratify New Contract </span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T11:16:24-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block position-relative" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-news-block-1"> <h2 class="h4 mb-4">Search News</h2> <form class="mb-1 form" action="https://cwa-union.org/news/all" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-news-block-1" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <form action="https://cwa-union.org/news/all" method="get" 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>CWA Piedmont Airlines Members Vote To Ratify New Contract </span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T11:16:24-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>After three years of negotiations, CWA passenger service and ramp workers at Piedmont Airlines—a subsidiary of American Airlines—overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract. Highlights of the five-year contract include improved wages, with a 6 percent bonus upon ratification; expanded vacation and sick accrual time; improvements to overtime accrual; and more.</p><p>Bargaining for a new contract began in late 2023 and continued until negotiations deadlocked due to the company's miserly position. The National Mediation Board assigned a federal mediator in early 2026 in response to the company’s failure to negotiate in good faith over wages. Under the Railway Labor Act, which governs labor contracts in the transportation industry, contracts do not expire but rather become “amendable,” and the process to strike is complicated.</p><p>“CWA members at Piedmont Airlines perform essential and often overlooked labor for one of the country’s most profitable airlines,” said CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. “This strong agreement is a reflection of our union’s commitment to fight for the indispensable workers that keep our nation’s flying public safe. I thank the members of our bargaining committee for their tremendous work and dedication on behalf of their fellow union members.”</p><p>“Throughout this lengthy process, in the face of the company penny-pinching at the bargaining table, CWA members at Piedmont Airlines understood that solidarity is our strongest tool at the table,” said CWA Chief of Staff Sylvia J. Ramos. “They remained united for a strong contract that delivers better wages and working conditions.”</p><p>Congratulations to our Piedmont CWA members!</p><p><a href="https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cwa-members-piedmont-airlines-ratify-new-union-contract-covering-7500-workers" target="_blank">Click here to read the full press release</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>Free Speech Battle Ends in Victory for TNG-CWA Member</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:29 +0000</p> <span>Free Speech Battle Ends in Victory for TNG-CWA Member</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T11:00:29-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>Free Speech Battle Ends in Victory for TNG-CWA Member</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T11:00:29-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Last week, the Washington-Baltimore News Guild (TNG-CWA Local 32035) announced that The Washington Post columnist and founding editor of its Global Opinions section, Karen Attiah, could soon be returning to work after a nearly yearlong fight over two posts she made regarding racial double standards in the public response to political violence.</p><p>An independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post violated its collective bargaining agreement with the Guild when it fired Attiah in September 2025. The ruling vindicates the Guild's fight and orders the Post to reinstate Attiah with back pay and lost benefits.</p><p>Members of the Washington Post Guild stood in solidarity with Attiah throughout the fight—including with a broad letter-signing campaign and flyering outside Post events to push the company to do right by Attiah and honor their contract.</p><p>"This decision confirms what we've said from the start: I was doing my job as an opinion journalist, and doing that job is not misconduct," said Attiah. "After spending over a decade of my career at the Post as an editor and an opinion columnist focusing on race, gender, and global human rights, I’m relieved to finally have that record set straight. I am grateful to everyone at the News Guild and Democracy Defenders Fund who stood behind me through this nearly year-long battle. I hope that this win sends a message to journalists and media institutions everywhere that freedom of expression is always worth fighting for.”</p><p>Congratulations to Karen Attiah and all the members of the Washington-Baltimore News Guild for defending freedom and journalistic integrity.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>CWAers Rally in Support of ADT Technicians During CWA District 3 Meeting</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:52:08 +0000</p> <span>CWAers Rally in Support of ADT Technicians During CWA District 3 Meeting</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:52:08-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>CWAers Rally in Support of ADT Technicians During CWA District 3 Meeting</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:52:08-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p class="text-align-center"></p><p>Earlier this week, during the 2026 CWA District 3 Meeting, members, staff, and retirees rallied at the ADT Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., calling on management to “<a href="https://action.cwa.org/petitions/tell-adt-respect-your-workers-and-respect-our-union/" target="_blank">Respect Your Workers and Respect Our Union</a>.” Members are bargaining contracts in CWA Districts 4 and 7, with another District 7 unit set to begin bargaining at the end of the year.</p><p>The group <em>(pictured above)</em> included NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss <em>(second from left)</em>, CWA Secretary-Treasurer Ameenah Salaam <em>(third from left)</em>, CWA District 9 Vice President Frank Arce <em>(front and center)</em>, and CWA Telecommunications and Technologies Vice President Lisa Bolton <em>(second row, right of Arce)</em>. The photo was taken by TNG-CWA member Amy Beth Bennett with CWA Local 3108.</p><p>This rally comes after a heated dispute over ADT’s unilateral decision to install in-vehicle surveillance technology, including eyeball-monitoring cameras and microphones. Vice President Bolton, working closely with CWA members and officials—including CWA Local 7250 President Kieran Knutson—staunchly defended our members and received confirmation from the company that the tech would not be installed in vehicles driven by union-represented workers.</p><p><a href="https://action.cwa.org/petitions/tell-adt-respect-your-workers-and-respect-our-union/" target="_blank">Click here to sign a petition in support of your union siblings as they bargain with ADT</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>Journalists Fight Layoffs With Union Power</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:29:29 +0000</p> <span>Journalists Fight Layoffs With Union Power</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:29:29-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div 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</div> </fieldset> </div> <div data-drupal-selector="edit-actions" class="form-actions js-form-wrapper form-wrapper" id="edit-actions--4"><button class="btn-dark with-icon btn button js-form-submit form-submit" data-twig-suggestion="search" data-drupal-selector="edit-submit-news-4" type="submit" id="edit-submit-news--4" value="Search"> <span class="text-value">Search</span> <i class="fa-regular fa-magnifying-glass ms-1"></i> </button></div> </form> </form> </div> <div class="bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block--type-for-the-media-block block block--for-the-media-block position-relative"> <h2 class="h4 mb-4 border-top border-dark pt-5">For the Media</h2> <div><p>For media inquiries, call CWA Communications at 202-434-1168 or email <a href="mailto:comms@cwa-union.org">comms@cwa-union.org</a>. To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>Journalists Fight Layoffs With Union Power</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:29:29-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Facing devastating cuts to their newsroom staff, workers at the suburban Chicago news outlet the Daily Herald announced last week their intention to form a union with The Chicago News Guild (TNG-CWA Local 34071). Workers include writers, editors, and photographers. The Daily Herald is owned by Tribune Publishing, a subsidiary of New York-based hedge fund Alden Global Capital.</p><p>Over the last 10 years, workers saw their wages reduced by at least 15 percent and their work week reduced to 36.5 hours. During that same approximate period, employees experienced eight rounds of buyouts and/or a combination of buyouts and layoffs, culminating on August 10 with the dismissal of 12 Daily Herald employees.</p><p>In response, an overwhelming majority of the editorial staff announced the establishment of the Daily Herald News Guild to secure competitive wages and pay equity, transparency, a strong voice in the future of their newsroom, and the ability to continue reporting on the suburban communities the paper has served for more than 150 years.</p><p>Workers submitted a petition for voluntary recognition by the company and have also filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The workers are happy to withdraw their NLRB request if management voluntarily recognizes the union.</p><p>Congratulations to these workers in their fight for a voice in their workplace.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>Labor and Civil Rights Activists March on Washington for Voter Rights</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:23:23 +0000</p> <span>Labor and Civil Rights Activists March on Washington for Voter Rights</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:23:23-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block position-relative" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-news-block-1"> <h2 class="h4 mb-4">Search News</h2> <form 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80th Convention</option><option value="55">CWA Convention</option><option value="288">CWA Strong</option><option value="77">Democracy</option><option value="264">DirecTV</option><option value="48">Economic Justice & Democracy</option><option value="41">Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation</option><option value="74">For Locals</option><option value="75">For Members</option><option value="25">Health & Safety</option><option value="23">Health Care & Retirement Security</option><option value="78">Holding Elected Officials Accountable</option><option value="788">Hour of Power Radio Show</option><option value="59">How-To Guides</option><option value="29">Human Rights</option><option value="39">International Solidarity</option><option value="81">Jobs & Trade</option><option value="26">Join Us</option><option value="57">Legislation & Politics</option><option value="43">National Mediation Board</option><option value="38">Next Generation</option><option value="73">NLRB</option><option 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Frontier</option><option value="36">TeleTech: Lumen</option><option value="71">TeleTech: Mobilization and Organizing</option><option value="76">TeleTech: Nokia</option><option value="63">TeleTech: OFS</option><option value="69">TeleTech: Retirees</option><option value="82">TeleTech: Sodexo</option><option value="65">TeleTech: Windstream</option><option value="56">Union Hall Call</option><option value="32">Verizon</option><option value="299">Veterans</option><option value="49">Voter Suppression</option><option value="58">Where Workers Are Joining</option><option value="28">Women's Committee</option></select> </div> <div data-drupal-selector="edit-created-wrapper" id="edit-created-wrapper--9" class="js-form-wrapper form-wrapper"><fieldset class="bg-gray js-form-item form-item js-form-wrapper form-wrapper card mb-3" data-drupal-selector="edit-created-wrapper" id="edit-created-wrapper--10"> <legend class="fieldset-legend m-0"> </legend> <div class="fieldset-wrapper"> <div class="mb-2 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data-drupal-selector="edit-submit-news-5" type="submit" id="edit-submit-news--5" value="Search"> <span class="text-value">Search</span> <i class="fa-regular fa-magnifying-glass ms-1"></i> </button></div> </form> </form> </div> <div class="bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block--type-for-the-media-block block block--for-the-media-block position-relative"> <h2 class="h4 mb-4 border-top border-dark pt-5">For the Media</h2> <div><p>For media inquiries, call CWA Communications at 202-434-1168 or email <a href="mailto:comms@cwa-union.org">comms@cwa-union.org</a>. To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>Labor and Civil Rights Activists March on Washington for Voter Rights</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:23:23-04:00">September 3, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Last week, CWA members, staff, and retirees joined thousands of labor and civil rights activists in Washington, D.C., for the 63rd Anniversary of the March on Washington, commemorating the historic voter and worker rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s march, titled “March on Washington: Defend the Vote,” focused again on voting rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s disastrous Louisiana vs. Callais ruling, which gutted voter protections.</p><p>The march was co-hosted by the National Action Network, led by Reverend Al Sharpton, and the Drum Major Institute, founded by Dr. King Jr. and currently led by his son, Martin Luther King III.</p><p>The Trump administration’s attempts to purge voter lists, encouragement of race-based gerrymandering in Republican-led states, <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/articles/mail-voting-in-the-us-data-points-to-very-low-fraud-and-significant-benefits-to-voters/" target="_blank">attacks on voting by mail</a>, election denialism, and insistence on voter fraud despite bipartisan agreement to the contrary amount to a concerted effort to undermine election integrity ahead of the November midterm elections. With working people facing an affordability crisis, President Trump’s approval rating is among the lowest for any second-term president. Should Democrats regain control of the House, many of his initiatives could face serious scrutiny.</p><p>March participants vowed to continue their vocal opposition to any tampering with the U.S. voter system or the disenfranchisement of voters.</p><p class="text-align-center"> <br><em>At the 63rd Anniversary of the historic March on Washington, </em>(left to right)<em> CWA President Claude Cummings Jr.; National Field Coordinator, Legislative, Political and Human Rights Department Charlie Ramos Jr.; CWA Legislative Advisor Tysianna Marina; CWA Secretary-Treasurer Ameenah Salaam; and CWA Senior Technical Specialist Niousha Farhangi joined other CWA members, staff, and retirees, along with thousands of civil and labor rights activists, to denounce the Trump administration’s undermining of our election integrity.</em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>Get Involved!</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:59:36 +0000</p> <span>Get Involved!</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:59:36-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block position-relative" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-news-block-1"> <h2 class="h4 mb-4">Search News</h2> <form class="mb-1 form" action="https://cwa-union.org/news/all" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-news-block-1" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <form action="https://cwa-union.org/news/all" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-news-block-1" accept-charset="UTF-8" class="form"> <div class="js-form-item form-item form-type-textfield js-form-type-textfield form-item-combine js-form-item-combine form-no-label form-group"> <label class="form-label visually-hidden" 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>Get Involved!</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:59:36-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p><strong>Sign Up for CWA’s Fighting Oligarchy Training Online!</strong></p><p>CWA’s Fighting Oligarchy is our newest political education training.</p><p>Participants in this session learn what "oligarchy" is and the tools the billionaire class uses to consolidate power at our expense. Participants of the training explore international, historical, and modern U.S. case studies on how this rule of the super wealthy took root and how the power of an organized working class can win once again. Participants are also briefed on CWA's political strategy and how to get involved to fight back for working-class power.</p><p><a href="https://action.cwa.org/forms/fightingoligarchy/?no_rewrite=true" target="_blank">Click here to learn more about Fighting Oligarchy</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>CWAers Celebrate Human Rights at 2026 National Conference</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:48:04 +0000</p> <span>CWAers Celebrate Human Rights at 2026 National Conference</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:48:04-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block position-relative" 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>CWAers Celebrate Human Rights at 2026 National Conference</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:48:04-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Earlier this month, CWA human rights activists hosted the 2026 CWA National Human Rights Conference in Atlanta, Ga. They were joined by allies from several unions, including the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Activists from the International Women’s Alliance (IWA), <a href="https://www.fwd.us/" target="_blank">Fwd.US</a>, Rise United, and the Georgia AFL-CIO also attended the conference.</p><p>CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. delivered remarks to the gathering along with CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt, District 9 Vice President Frank Arce, IUE-CWA Industrial Division President Carl Kennebrew, AFA-CWA International President Sara Nelson, and CWA Secretary-Treasurer Ameenah Salaam. CWA District 2-13 Vice President Mike Davis; District 7 Vice President Susie McAllister; CWA Public, Healthcare and Education Workers Vice President Margaret Cook; and CWA Telecommunications and Technologies Vice President Lisa Bolton also attended the conference.</p><p>President Cummings spoke about the current fight for worker rights, saying, “We are fighting for what matters most. We want to see workers protected, not used as pawns. We want to improve Social Security and Medicare so they will be there when we are ready to retire. We want better, cheaper healthcare. We want to fix our tax system so that the obscenely rich pay what they owe and corporations aren’t rewarded for sending jobs overseas. We want to be free to join unions and bargain for the wages and benefits that we deserve.”</p><p>Other guest speakers included Stacey Abrams, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson, and the U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff, who all had participants on their feet and fired up. Alliance for Retired Americans' Robert Roach shared what every working American needs to know about retirement. And SEIU-United Service Workers West President David Huerta shared the story of his heart-wrenching arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.</p><p class="text-align-center"> <br>From left: <em>Stacey Abrams, Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson, and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff galvanized the crowd at this year’s Human Rights conference.</em></p><p>National AFL-CIO Human Rights Director Alex Rias gave an informative discussion on the role of human rights within the labor movement. CWA Human Rights Campaign Lead Mikeya Jones hosted a compelling panel on building young workers into leaders, and Sandra L. Williams, President of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council, hosted a panel discussion on the challenges faced by African American women in the Trump era.</p><p>The Human Rights Committee continued their tradition of hosting the Interactive Activist Mall, where members wrote postcards, filmed videos, provided voice clips for the Human Rights Radio Show, signed petitions, and learned how to make effective signs for marches and rallies.</p><p>CWA Northeastern Region At-Large Diversity Executive Board Member Gloria Middleton received the prestigious Human Rights Mary Mays-Carroll Award for exemplary dedication and commitment to the labor movement. CWA Local 3204 member Rita Scott also received the CWA National Human Rights Women’s Committee Woman of Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to women’s empowerment in human rights and labor.</p><p>The CWA Minority Caucus honored Vice President Honeycutt; CWA District 9 Administrative Director Maurice Washington; and CWA Director of Human Rights, Education and Health & Safety Angie Wells with Lifetime Achievement Awards for outstanding dedication and service.</p><p class="text-align-center"> <br><em>CWA members gathered in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2026 CWA National Human Rights Conference.</em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>AFA-CWA Raises Alarm Over Personal Data Auction</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:40:46 +0000</p> <span>AFA-CWA Raises Alarm Over Personal Data Auction</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:40:46-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>AFA-CWA Raises Alarm Over Personal Data Auction</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:40:46-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Earlier this month, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) members and staff discovered, buried in the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy filing, a plan to auction off nearly 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, and data from aircraft operations, human resources, and customer-service workflows. Google won the auction with a $10 million bid, beating the next bid by artificial intelligence company <a href="https://www.mercor.com/" target="_blank">Mercor.io</a> by $2.5 million. Google representatives have stated that the data will be used to train their AI models.</p><p>The finalization of the sale has been postponed to September 9, however, thanks to a complaint filed by AFA-CWA.</p><p>In a press statement, AFA-CWA contends that despite promises to “deidentify” the records, no contract language exists pertaining to whether the contents of the records are confidential. The sale agreement with Google specifies that the deidentification process must preserve “referential integrity across the data set,” leading to widespread member concerns over the possibility that “information about identifiable individuals or small identifiable groups can still be reconstructed and determined.”</p><p><a href="https://afacwa.org/spirit-objection-sale-your-data/" target="_blank">Click here to read the full AFA-CWA press release</a>.</p><p>"Spirit Flight Attendants still haven’t been paid their accrued vacation and sick leave, along with other compensation they are due,” said AFA-CWA International President Sara Nelson. “Attempting to now sell their data is adding insult to injury. It’s outrageous. Spirit failed to meet its commitment to these workers, and Flight Attendants certainly shouldn’t be subject to further exploitation. Our data simply is not for sale. We did not and do not consent."</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lrUoiUHO8c" target="_blank">Click here to listen to AFA-CWA President Nelson in an interview on CNN</a>.</p><p>This case could have far-reaching implications for workers in general if personal information is allowed to be sold after a worker leaves the company.</p><p>CWA stands at the forefront of the worker fight against AI abuses and threats.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>NABET-CWA Expands the Fight Against Nexstar</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:55 +0000</p> <span>NABET-CWA Expands the Fight Against Nexstar</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:31:55-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>NABET-CWA Expands the Fight Against Nexstar</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:31:55-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>During the last month, NABET-CWA organizers have notched two decisive wins for broadcast workers.</p><p>In Washington, D.C., workers at the outlet DC News Now (WDCW/WDVM) won their union election handily with a vote of 19-5 in favor. This unit will join NABET-CWA Local 52031 and enter the fray against network behemoth Nexstar, poised to control stations reaching 80% of American households with their acquisition of TEGNA Inc. This merger was a major concern for workers in the lead-up to organizing. Workers also cited concerns over staffing levels, burnout, and insufficient compensation for additional responsibilities.</p><p>“Many of us lost confidence that raising concerns individually would lead to meaningful change,” said William Hall, an organizing committee member and Feedroom Operator. “We needed a real voice in the decisions affecting our careers, our future. Organizing allows us to advocate collectively for fair pay, meaningful career advancement, adequate staffing, accountability, respect, and a healthier workplace culture."</p><p>At Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, Ill., workers voted overwhelmingly for a union and will now be joining NABET-CWA Local 54041. This 122-person television broadcasting unit is a significant win for NABET-CWA. Major issues motivating the workers included the company cutting remote work options and the decision to run ads for the Department of Homeland Security.</p><p>Congratulations to all of our new NABET-CWA members!</p><p class="text-align-center"> <br><em>NABET-CWA organizers grabbed two big wins this month. NABET-CWA Organizing Coordinator Bera Dunau </em>(second from right)<em> is all smiles with NABET-CWA Region 4 Vice President Patrick Keating</em> (second from left)<em> and Weigel Organizing Committee members Brianna Veal </em>(left)<em> and Cat Royal </em>(right)<em>.</em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> <article> <h1>ATM Technicians Upgrade to a Union With CWA</h1> <p>Sarah Splitt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:16:03 +0000</p> <span>ATM Technicians Upgrade to a Union With CWA</span> <span><span>Sarah Splitt</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:16:03-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> <section class="full-width layout-section"> <div class="pt-3 pt-lg-5 pb-3 pb-lg-5 container"> <div class="row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-lg-3 order-last order-lg-first mb-3 mb-lg-0"> <div class="views-exposed-form bef-exposed-form needs-validation bg-gray p-4 me-lg-4 block position-relative" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-news-block-1"> <h2 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To read about CWA Members, Leadership or Industries, visit our <a href="https://cwa-union.org/about">About page</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-9"> <div class="block position-relative"> <h1 class="mb-4 "> <span>ATM Technicians Upgrade to a Union With CWA</span> </h1> </div> <div class="mb-4 block position-relative"> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T10:16:03-04:00">August 27, 2026</time> </span> </div> <div class="block position-relative"> <div><p>Last week, 39 automated teller machine (ATM) technicians working for NCR Atleos won their union. The unit covers territory between Chicago, Ill., and Madison, Wis., including Milwaukee, Wis. The vote was 23-4 in favor of joining CWA.</p><p>Workers do a variety of jobs, including ATM repairs, updates, upgrades, and installation work. They formed their union because of persistent failure of management to fulfill promises, constantly shifting managerial priorities, inconsistent schedules, and subpar treatment.</p><p>NCR Atleos employed several tactics to dissuade workers, including calling “all hands” meetings full of more promises of improvements, distributing gift cards for attendance, and threatening workers with stories of painful and delayed bargaining. Despite their efforts, workers remained unified and determined to establish a voice in their workplace.</p><p>"Winning our union vote means a lot more to me than just becoming a union,” said Senior Customer Engineer Gordon Pierce. “In a work environment where management is changing constantly, our union gives us the ability to have a consistent and stable voice as workers, regardless of who is in management at any given time. This victory is about all of us recognizing that we are stronger when we stand together. I'm proud of what we've done so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish as new CWA members. Our 23-4 vote shows how strongly our workers believe in this."</p><p>Congratulations to our new members at NCR Atleos!</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </article> </main></body></html>