JwJ leafletting about Verizon continues...

Local Jobs with Justice activists will continue to distribute informational leaflets about the CWA and IBEW dispute with Verizon (see previous story below). Join us at the Verizon Wireless store at 1115 Market Street (in front of Reading Terminal) on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. We will be there every Wednesday after that at the regular time of 4:00 - 5:00 pm. For more info: 215 264-3553.

Don't miss our sustainer event 9.10.11

Save the date! First ever Philly Troublemakers School

Co-sponsored by Philly Jobs with Justice and many local unions and community organizations.
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CWA, IBEW Reach Agreement on Bargaining with Verizon; Members to Return to Work Tuesday, August 23

Following is a statement by the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers:

Washington, D.C. - Members of CWA and IBEW at Verizon Communications will return to work on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at which time the contract will be back in force for an indefinite period.

We have reached agreement with Verizon on how bargaining will proceed and how it will be restructured. The major issues remain to be discussed, but overall, issues now are focused and narrowed.

We appreciate the unity of our members and the support of so many in the greater community. Now we will focus on bargaining fairly and moving forward.

NOTE: All Jobs with Justice pickets are cancelled because of this agreement. Thanks to all for your support!

Noontime Strikers' Rally in Center City

An estimated 2,000 striking CWA Local 13000 workers and their allies marched through Center City Philadelphia on Friday, August 19, and rallied in front of the Verizon offices at 900 Arch Street. Along with a spirited showing from CWA members, there was a strong outpouring of support from Jobs with Justice, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Laborers, PASNAP, SEIU, Unite HERE, AFSCME, AFGE, teachers unions, and others. 

Striking CWA members and their allies wall-to-wall in the 900 block of Race Street in Center City.

Philly Jobs with Justice will have a regular picket in solidarity with striking CWA workers at the Verizon Wireless store, 1115 Market Street (Reading Terminal), on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (or longer). Please stand with us!

Contact Warren with any questions: solidarity@phillyjwj.org -or- call/text 215 264-3553.

Verizon Strike Support!

Philly Jobs with Justice will have a regular strike picket at the Verizon Wireless store at 1115 Market Street (Reading Terminal) on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (or longer). Please stand with us!

Contact Warren with any questions: solidarity@phillyjwj.org -or- call/text 215 264-3553.