Local News
- Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz supporting the Picket line.
On a hot Thursday morning, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz came to one of the CWA picket lines to support the workers in their struggle for a fair contract. With the cost of living increasing year over year, Amy workers are struggling to make their rent, fill up their gas tanks and putting food on the table. Wages have not kept up with the cost of living in South Florida, even as inflation has steadily dropped, the elevated prices have not. “This has made it difficult to live in South Florida” says Mario Pineda wire technician that works in the Flagler area. If costs do not come down and borrowers call in the debt, we will have massive shift that will cause layoffs/unemployment, car repossessions, mortgage foreclosures, loan defaults. Until then we need to fight for pay increases.
- Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levin Cava Joins Cwa on Labor Day.
On the day that the country celebrates Labor Day, Miami Dade county Mayor Daniella Levin Cava joined the CWA picket line in Miami. In a show of support for CWA members who have been on strike for 17 days against At&t for Unfair Labor Practices. As the Telecom Giant continues to delay and stale the negotiation process, CWA union members made their way to the picket line on Labor Day. They came to celebrate and show a sign of Unity and Solidarity on the National Day of honoring the contributions made by American workers. State Rep. Vicki Lopez District 113 came and showed support for the strikers at At&t Miami Headquarters building at 600 NW 79th Ave. Candidate for U.S. Congress Phil Ehr also came to “support the troops” on the front line. “This is a show unity and support from our political and legislative leaders, we hope that this will pressure At&t to come to the table with some real bargaining authority and end the strike.” stated Johnny Motisi President Local.
Mayor Levin Cava with CWA Local 3121 President Johnny Motisi, Executive Vice President Alex Correa and Political/ Legislative Chairperson Andrew Myers.
President Johnny Motisi speaking at the United Teachers of Dade Labor Day Event.
- Keep the Chow Line Moving…
Imagine having several hundred angry Cwa members picketing in the hot humid South Florida weather. Keeping them hydrated and fed present several logistical and economic challenges. Well Local 3121 is fortunate enough to have several talented and hard working people have cooked and served many burgers, hot dogs, and pasta at the “Rally Point” for all of our members.
Keeping the line going is not an easy thing, many people break off to get some water of food or simply to get out of the sun. Having food and water right there keeps the picketers there and ready to keep going. So a big shot out to Tijuan Allen, Hector Bravo, Jorge Quiñones and Danny Ward, Vladimir Peña, Dimenti Ivanyuta and everyone else from the Ojus yard for the great job you all have done. HOLD THE LINE BABY!!!
- ULP Strike across South East 17,000 AT&T Workers.
CWA District 3 is now on day 7 of an Unfair Labor Practice strike that started on August 16 at 3:00PM. At&t have sent Attorney’s to be the Chief Negotiator with no real authority to make decisions at the Bargaining Table. These tactics do nothing but slow down the process and frustrate CWA Representatives that are serious about getting a deal done. The sooner the company sends someone with Decision making Authority, the sooner this strike can end.
This has caused serious issues with our customers, some who have been expecting their services to be installed for over week. We will see how long At&t will take to start taking its employees and its customers with the respect they deserve.
- District 3 calls Unfair Labor Practice Charges against AT&T.
The Communications Workers of America announced that 17,000 AT&T Southeast are on a ULP Strike on August 16, 2024. CWA states that AT&T is not bargaining in bad faith, engaging in surface bargaining, and not sending representatives to the bargaining table with the authority to make decisions.
Beth Allen, Communications Director for CWA say it is unknown how long the strike is expected to last or when negotiations will begin again.
The Local’s mobilization effort lead us to this moment. If our members are engaged and involved and believe, then we can affect and make some positives changes. Now we are on strike not because the members want it, it’s because AT&T decided to make the bargaining process a mockery by sending representatives that can not make any decisions. If they are serious, they would respect its employees enough to bargaining in a serious and professional manner. This ULP strike is on AT&T, not the hard working man and woman who have helped make it as profitable as it is.
Upcoming Events
Membership Meeting – TBA
