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AT$T Death Star Atop Downtown Building!

Almost two months after AT$T closed its downtown call-servicing center, the company says it doesn't plan to remove its logo from the top of one of the most prominent buildings in C...

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AFL-CIO CALL TO ACTION: DECEMBER 10, 2003!

A special message from AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. December 10 is only the beginning of an escalating campaign to educate the public, to use community pressure to reduce employ...

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Proposed Amendment to Local 4250 By-Laws!

Due to the ongoing loss of membership in CWA Local 4250, your Local 4250 Executive Board unanimously proposes the following amendment to the Local 4250 By-Laws, to be voted on at t...

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2004/2005 Joe Beirne Foundation Annual Scholarships!

Beginning this year, applications will be made solely online by filling out and submitting an application form at the Foundation's website. External link for more information and a...

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Spurned AT$T Remains a Likely Acquisition Target!

SBC Communications, the mammoth phone company that rules the Southwest and Midwest, is the most likely candidate, even if BellSouth would have been a better fit. Download complete ...

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Could SBC Be Waiting in the Wings?

The collapsed talks could pave the way for merger talks between AT$T and SBC Communications, which has been angling for a deal of its own. Download New York Times article in PDF fo...

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BellSouth, AT$T End Merger Talks!

BellSouth Corp. called off the latest round of merger discussions with AT$T Corp., balking at the prospect of buying the nation's largest long-distance carrier for about $19 billio...

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Union Plus 2004 Scholarship Applications Available Now!

The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, providing individual scholarships ranging from $500 - $4,000. Learn more about the progra...

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Web Site Designer Proudly Displays Union Label!

Chicago area labor organizations searching for a unionized Internet design shop now have an option with Scientific Digital. Link to CFL web site for more information....

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SEIU Local 1 Janitors Thank Local 4250 Members!

Thank you to all CWA Local 4250 members at 227 West Monroe Street for supporting SEIU Local 1 janitors. Download letter from SEIU President, Tom Balanoff in PDF format....

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