CWA: We Will Fight to Protect Retirement Security

Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) made headlines this week with news he is planning changes to New Jersey's public employee pension funding system

Educational Materials and Information Forms Posted Online

A wide range of educational materials from the January 20 State Worker Shop Steward's Meeting have now been posted on the website and can be found by clicking here.  These materials are a must read if you are a public sector worker in New Jersey, and have a wide range of information on issues such as the state budget and the defined benefit pension plan. 

CWA Shop Stewards Meet, Discuss Plan to Fight Back

Photo Courtesy of Local 1040 Viewpoint

[Editor's Note: We are having trouble at the moment with the captions to the pictures.  All pictures in this article are courtesy of CWA Local 1040 Viewpoint]

CWA State Worker Shop Stewards met at the War Memorial in Trenton on Wednesday to discuss a plan of action to mobilize against increasing attacks against public sector workers, and how to promote a fair and sustainable course for New Jersey's finances. 

Supreme Court sells elections to the highest (corporate) bidder

Disappointed that there were remaining pockets of the American political system not completely dominated by Wall Street executives, conservatives on the Supreme Court issued an opinion yesterday overturning a 63-year old ban or corporate money in federal elections.

CWA Responds to Christie's Attempt to Suppress Union Political Action

On just his first day in office, Chris Christie axed the rights of hudreds of thousands of New Jersey residents to fully participate in the political process, by signing an executive order banning public sector unions from making political contributions.