CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
Category: Latest Articles
UPDATES ON FURLOUGH RULES FOR NEW JERSEY STATE WORKERS
May 22, 2020 Dear Union Family, Please read this update carefully. You have probably read about the Steve Sweeney Job Share/Furlough bill that the Legislature passed. This bill is an update of 2013 Job Sharing legislation that permits partial furloughs,…
Read MoreRegister Now to Vote by Mail in the NJ Primary Election
A New Jersey voter may vote by mail by completing the Application for Vote by Mail Ballot and return the application to their County Clerk. To receive your ballot by mail, the application must be received by the County Clerk…
Read MoreAction Alert: Send an email to your Member of Congress to protect Public Services!
You may have read Governor Murphy’s warning that without assistance from the Federal Government, New Jersey will suffer unheard of layoffs of state, county, municipal and education workers. Although there are no plans in place for these types of layoffs,…
Read MoreCWA Members have several options to be tested for COVID-19
If you need a COVID-19 test, you have several options: IF YOU ARE A CWA PUBLIC WORKER AND YOU ARE ENGAGED IN FIRST RESPONDER WORK TO THE VIRUS: YOU ARE ELIGIBLE for First Responder testing. (example: our 24/7 healthcare workers,…
Read MoreWaiving Rules to Speed Hospital Admissions
To ensure our members get the care they need, eliminate potential delays in admission and treatment, and help New Jersey hospitals deal with the increasing demand on staff resources, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) is…
Read MoreCWA Human Rights – COVID-19 Resources
While the COVID-19 outbreak has a widespread impact, for some groups the situation furthers their vulnerabilities and limitations. On this page, you will find a list of resources, campaigns, and actions to help support your families and communities as we…
Read MoreState Health Benefit Plan COVID19 Testing/Treatment – No Cost to Members
All New Jersey State Health Benefit plans will cover all testing and treatment for COVID19 without member payment of copays, deductible or any other out of pocket costs.
Read MoreCWA NJ Town Hall Call COVID-19
CWA NJ Town Hall call Thursday, March 19th at 8:00 pm and again Friday, March 20th at 11:00 am for members with information on our efforts during the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis. If you DO NOT receive the call, you can…
Read Moreadvisory for CWA Members on the current COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Members of CWA This is an advisory for CWA Members on the current COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. CWA has contacted all the Employers that our members work for, and we have asked for clarification from each…
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CWA National News
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- CWA Members Finally See Justice for Fallen CWA Trooper June 4, 2026
- In Wake of Meta Layoffs, Alphabet Workers Union-CWA Calls on Tech Workers to Get Organized June 4, 2026
- CWA District 1 Hosts Political Town Hall Meeting June 4, 2026
- IT Workers Join UPTE-CWA, Form Largest Tech Union in the Country May 28, 2026
- AT&T Orange Mobility Workers Ratify New Contract May 28, 2026
- Mid-Continent Public Library Workers Vote to Form CWA’s Largest Library Unit May 28, 2026
- Novel Booksellers Join CWA May 28, 2026