CWA District 4 includes over 200 local unions that represent workers in telecommunications, informational technology, publishing, print and electronic media, manufacturing, higher education, local government and health care.

This site provides the latest information about bargaining, organizing, events and news about CWA District 4.

Roger Simmermaker is the author of "How Americans Can Buy American: The Power of Consumer Patriotism." He also writes "Buy American Mention of the Week" articles for his website at www.howtobuyamerican.com and is a member of the Machinists Union and National Writers Union. Roger has been a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC and has been quoted in the USA Today, Wall Street Journal and US News & World Report.

Discounted services & free benefits from the AFL-CIO's Union Privilege.

Because you are a member or retiree of CWA, you and your family are automatically eligible for Union Plus benefits.

Medical costs for pets are rising, but with the Union Plus Pet
Insurance program union members can protect the family pet
against unexpected illnesses or accidents without breaking the
bank. The Union Plus Pet Savings program also saves union
members on vet bills, boarding costs, and pet supplies.

Protect the family pet at UnionPlus.org/Pets.

The Union Plus Mortgage and Real Estate program makes financing,
buying and selling homes easier for working families with
savings from initial fees to closing costs. The program is also
the only program in the country to offer strike and layoff
assistance.

Find a mortgage rep in your area. And arrange for an experienced
mortgage professional to speak with your members.

The Preserving Homeownership And Savings Education Strategies
(PHASES) program can assist qualified homeowners in
participating states who are experiencing temporary financial
distress and who are past due on one or two mortgage payments.
Hotline counselors can determine if members are eligible.

Find home financing at UnionPlus.org/Mortgage l 1-800-416-5786

Act now if you are facing mortgage payment problems

The Save My Home Hotline provides you and your members with a
confidential, free consultation with expert housing counselors
who can provide advice, help find answers and develop an action
plan. Members may also qualify for housing grants.

The office environments in which CWA members work have been revolutionized through the advent of computerization. Computers are not new to CWA members. They have been using them for 15-20 years. During this time, the number of CWA members utilizing computers has increased from a few thousand to more than 450,000. In the future, the number of members working with computers will continue to increase.

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Health and safety fact sheets provided by CWA at cwa-union.org

Health and safety information and links provided by CWA at cwa-union.org.

TechsUnite -- an online community dedicated to exploring issues facing tech workers. We aim to provide information, resources, and a forum that will empower us to pro-actively address the workplace concerns affecting our jobs, careers and long-term economic security.

This site is loaded with good info concerning the outsourcing of American tech jobs!