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02 Apr, 2020

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Information on Expanded Unemployment Benefits

There are expanded unemployment benefits available to workers who are out of work due to COVID-19. On March 27th, Congress passed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package, the third in a series of legislative packages responding to the COVID-19 crisis. This

Information on Expanded Unemployment Benefits

31 Mar, 2020

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RIP Sonny Aravena

Rolando "Sonny" Aravena passed away on Sunday, March 29th due to COVID-19. It was the day of his twin daughters' 10th birthday. Sonny left behind his wife Melody Aravena and their five children – Amberly, Jayden, Ethan, Ameera and Olivia.

RIP Sonny Aravena

31 Mar, 2020

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31 Mar, 2020

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Letter to our members from CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor

Let me begin by saying that I sincerely hope that all of you and your families are safe and healthy, and that you are managing the extraordinary challenges posed by the crisis we are currently living through. It is no exaggeration to say that none of us have experienced anything like this b

Letter to our members from CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor

31 Mar, 2020

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31 Mar, 2020

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CWA Statement on Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis

Thanks to House and Senate Democrats, the legislation passed on March 27 to respond to the COVID-19 crisis is much improved for working families from the bills initially introduced by Senate Republicans that would have only been a bailout for corporations with no protections for workers, inadequate resources for hospital and healthcare providers, and no economic relief for struggling families.

CWA Statement on Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis