CWA Local 1033
Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO
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NJ State Worker Furlough Implementation
Updated 7/13/20 to include UI FAQ for State workers represented by CWA See: Guidance on Filing Unemployment Benefits for Furloughed State Workers Note: If you already filed a claim, do not refile. Note: Regardless of where you live, you file…
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 and the State of New Jersey Contract July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023
Contract July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023 Contract CWA Communications Workers of American and the State of New Jersey July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023 Contract. Administrative/Clerical Unit, Professional Unit, Higher Level Supervisory Unit, Higher Level Supervisory Unit…
Read MoreState Health Aetna Members Must Switch but CWA Negotiated Strong Options – What You Need to Know
State Health Aetna Members Must Switch but CWA Negotiated Strong Options Starting in January 2020, Aetna will NO longer provide plans through the NJ State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) medical plan for active employees and early retirees. SHBP recently…
Read MoreNew Date! Membership meeting 3/7 at 4:30pm-6:15 @ Trenton War Memorial Tentative Contract Updates NJ State Workers 2019-2023
New Date! Membership meeting 3/7 at 4:30pm-6:15 @ Trenton War Memorial Tentative Contract Updates NJ State Workers 2019-2023
Read MoreCWA Local 1033 General Membership Meeting 1/24/19 @ Patriots Theater War Memorial Building 4:30pm
CWA Local 1033 union membership meeting 1/24/19
Read MoreBeginning 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.
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CWA National News
- CWA Statement on Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO June 12, 2026
- Customer Service Workers at DirecTV Reach Tentative Agreement Covering Nearly 300 Workers June 12, 2026
- CWA Hosts Presidents’ Meeting and Legislative and Political Conference June 11, 2026
- NewsGuild-CWA Members Vindicated! June 11, 2026
- CWA Human Rights Committee Members Take Eric’s ID Law to Washington, D.C. June 11, 2026
- Newspaper Guild Members Hold One-Day ULP Strike June 11, 2026
- Pride Month: CWA Member Miranda Schubert Honored by AFL-CIO June 11, 2026
- Affordable Coverage for Your Pets Through Union Plus June 11, 2026
- Get Involved! June 4, 2026
- Journalists Shut Down AI Slop at POLITICO June 4, 2026