January 10, 1860: The Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Massachusetts collapses, trapping 900 workers, mostly Irish women. More than 100 die, scores more injured in the collapse and ensuing fire. The cause of the collapse: too much machinery had been crammed…
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There seems to be some confusion about the directive today with the State closure. The following should help clarify the requirements: If you are scheduled to telework today, you are required to perform your duties remotely. If you are designated weather…
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NOVEMBER 221909 – “The Uprising of the 20,000.” Some 20,000 female garment workers are on strike in New York; Judge tells arrested pickets: “You are on strike against God.” The walkout, believed to be the first major successful strike by female workers…
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After months of bargaining with the State and patience and collective efforts from CWA members across all New Jersey locals, the membership has overwhelmingly voted 94% to 6% to ratify the newly negotiated 2023-2027 contract. The results by unit are:…
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October 2, 2023 CWA LOCAL 1033 After many months of tough negotiations, and our members working under a contract that expired in June, CWA has reached a Tentative Agreement for State Executive Branch members. This Agreement not only has the…
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