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Celebrating Black History Month

This February is different than past years in so many ways. One of the many things we’re missing is the annual celebration of Black History Month that CWA members in the Commercial Division do each year. Since that isn’t possible this year, we’re sharing with you a bit of the history of how CWA members in our Local have celebrated in the past, and what we hope we can return to soon.

Celebrating Black History Month

CPS Award for 2020 & Attendance Lump Sum payout

The Corporate Profit Sharing (CPS) Award for 2020 and the Attendance Lump Sum payout date will be Friday March 5, 2021. The company has not announced the amount of the CPS Award yet.

Stay safe everyone.

CPS Award for 2020 & Attendance Lump Sum payout

Claim your VZ Wellness Credit - Deadline is Feb 28

If you haven’t already taken steps to claim your full $100 Wellness Incentive for 2021, it’s not too late. The deadline has been extended to Feb 28. To get the $100 credit toward your medical plan contributions, complete one of the five actions listed below before Feb 28. If you’ve already completed your Wellness Incentive for 2021, no further action needed. Below are the five activities that qualify for the credit.

Claim your VZ Wellness Credit - Deadline is Feb 28

CWA: Passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Will Usher In A New Era for Workers

A statement from Communications Workers of America (CWA) President Chris Shelton on the reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, historic, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for workers to join a union and bargain with their employers, and to crack down on employers who use unfair union-busting tactics against their employees when they exercise their freedom to join together to improve their workplace:

CWA: Passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Will Usher In A New Era for Workers