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"We need to level the playing field for workers and the unions that represent their interests. I do not view the labor movement as part of the problem, to me, it's part of the solution. You cannot have a strong middle class without a strong labor movement."
                                                                                   - President Barack Obama
                                                                                      Jan 31st Executive Order

CWAʼs 2009 Legislative Agenda

As first priorities for the new Administration and Congress, CWA is calling for:

Passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.
Health care reform.
National Mediation Board appointees who will protect collective bargaining rights for airline workers.
Legislation to create quality jobs and reform unfair trade agreements.
Retirement security for workers through the Pension Protection Act

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