CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
Category: Health Benefits
Renewed call for pension reform angers public employee unions | Video | NJTV News
A major recommendation of the Steve Sweeney task force is to cut back again on public pensions. At the headquarters of the CWA in Trenton, that’s not going over so well.
Read MoreShutdown briefing for Shop Stewards
We just briefed our CWA State Worker Shop Stewards on our plans in the event of a state government shut down. We’re ready to fight. We’re ready to do whatever it takes. ✊
State Workers: Text NJBUDGET to 69866 to stay up to date.
Read MoreBREAKING: DATE CHANGE of RALLY – 6/29
UPDATE: The Assembly and Senate cancelled their see for today, moving us much closer to a crisis. If you are coming down today, there will be a dry place to be at the Masonic Temple (100 Barrack St., just a…
Read MoreText NJBUDGET to 69866 to get text message updates from CWA on the budget and a possible state government shutdown.
Text NJBUDGET to 69866 to get text message updates from CWA on the budget and a possible state government shutdown.
Read MoreNJ Direct Primary Care Week June 18-22, 2018
The New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) offers employees and their covered dependents the opportunity to join a Direct Primary Care doctor’s office at no additional cost.
Read MoreSummary of the CWA State of New Jersey Executive Branch Tentative Agreement – July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019
Summary of the CWA State of New Jersey Executive Branch Tentative Agreement – July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019
This agreement is subject to ratification by the members of the A, P, R and S bargaining units of the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
Beginning January 1, 2018, OptumRX is replacing Express Scripts as the prescription drug benefit manager
ATTENTION: Beginning January 1, 2018, OptumRX is replacing Express Scripts as the prescription drug benefit manager. For nearly all of our members it will simply have a new prescription drug card in your wallet with no change in drugs coverage.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the State Health Benefits Plan in 2018
CWA has been on the cutting edge of trying to push back health care costs without cost-shifting. Chapter 78 has harmed our members, caused healthcare to be too expensive, and has encouraged cost-shifting instead of cost containment. A new Administration and a reasonable Governor will hopefully lead to a more reasonable cost sharing on healthcare– but if you can, you should consider reducing your costs with these union-negotiated plans.
Read MoreCWA Fights Health Care Cuts, Wins Savings in New Jersey
After a year of work and advocacy by CWA and other public sector union representatives on New Jersey’s State Health Benefits Design Committee, nearly 40,000 CWA public workers will see no increase in health care costs in 2018 due to…
Read More0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18
0% Increase in SHBP Rates for 1/1/18 for Actives; Retiree Rates FALL; New PBM 1/1/18 No Change in Rates for Active Members; Retiree Rates Go Down Effective January 1, 2018 there will be no increase in premiums for any…
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CWA National News
- Community Leaders Call on PUCO to Reject AT&T's Request to Drop Out of Lifeline Program August 14, 2018
- Workers Ratify New Four-Year Deal With Verizon August 10, 2018
- Bargaining Update August 9, 2018
- CWAers Defeat Right-to-Work in Missouri! August 9, 2018
- Organizing Update August 9, 2018
- CWAers Hold Members of Congress Accountable for Corporate Tax Cut Vote August 9, 2018
- FCC Adopts Dangerous, Anti-Worker "One Touch, Make Ready" Policy August 9, 2018
- Working People Must #StopKavanaugh August 9, 2018
- Kennebrew Sworn in as New IUE-CWA President August 9, 2018
- When We Fight We Win, In Missouri and Across the Country August 8, 2018
