Local
7803
16328
Renton-Issaquah Rd.
Renton, WA 98059
425-204-8495
Meetings:
General Membership Meetings
are the 2nd Thursday of even numbered months at 6:30 p.m. at the Local
7803 Union Hall.
A special meeting will
also be held on Sept. 4 at the Local for nominations.
E-Board Meetings
are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
at the Local.
Stewards Meetings
are the 2nd Thursday of even numbered months at 5:30 p.m. at the Local.
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07/22/08
The Informant Newletter Now Available
The
latest July-August-September issue is now available. You can download
the PDF here
(1.1mb). In the future we will no longer be mailing our members the
newsletter. Check back here later for notice of our Fall issue.
07/10/08
CWA & QWEST at the Bargaining Table
Contract
will expire on August 16, 2008. Please visit your Qwest page for the latest
information and online Relief Fund Striker
Certification form.
07/10/08 Meetings at Local 7803 Have Changed
Please
see the sidebar at the right side of this page for updated meeting
schedules.
07/10/08 2008 Legislative Conference
from Jeanne Stewart, Local 7803 President
Jeanne Stewart, Local 7803 President
The legislative conference educates local
representatives on issues and we share them with our state legislators.
The Washington local representatives met with each person in their
office at the Capitol building. We met with Norm Dick’s office, Adam
Smith, Brian Baird, Jay Inslee, Jim McDermott, Maria Cantwell’s office,
Patty Murray, and Rick Larsen’s office.
Issue #1: Employee
Free Choice Act
Summary: It is a fundamental freedom for
workers to have the right to organize and bargain collectively.
However, twenty-five (25) percent of companies fire at least one worker
for supporting a union during organizing drives.
In one third of representation elections won
by unions, workers still do not have a contract two years after the
election. CWA supports the Employee Free Choice Act, H.R. 800. This
bill would mandate union certification through democratic card check
procedures. It would also require first contract mediation and
arbitration.
lssue #2: Guaranteed
Health Care for All
Summary: The U.S. health care system
isn't working for workers, retirees or CWA employers. Employers are
shifting costs and risks to workers and retirees. Health insurance
companies and pharmaceutical firms put profits before people. The
current "You're on your own" system needs to be replaced with a "We are
in this together" philosophy. We need guaranteed affordable
health care for all Americans. A reformed health care system should
also controls costs; allow everyone to enroll to get private insurance
or enroll in a public plan; regulate insurance and drug
companies; focus on preventative care and quality care; and spread the
costs throughout the system with broad-based tax financing.
lssue #3: Colombia
Free Trade Agreement
Summary: The Bush Administration wants to
introduce the Colombia Free Trade Agreement which does not represent
fair trade, won't create American jobs, nor help Columbian working
families. Furthermore, Columbia is the most dangerous place to be a
union member. Thousands of union members have been murdered and untold
thousands have been intimidated by the Columbian government and
paramilitary groups.
Issue #4: High Speed
Internet for All
Summary: In Washington State we passed the
Speed Matters bill which gets high speed internet to everyone in
Washington State. CWA was the leader in this legislation.
We are very fortunate here in Washington State
because our legislators are primarily behind us in all of our issues.
They all let us come in and speak with them. All of them are behind us
in our bargaining with Qwest, AT&T Mobility and our other companies.
05/21/08 Sun Shines For 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Members,
Family & Friends of Local 7803 were treated to great weather on
Sunday, May 18th for the 3rd Annual
Golf Tournament to benefit the Elizabeth
Glaser Pediatric Aids
Foundation. If you would like to see photos please visit our
updated Local Events section.
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