CWA Hour of Power

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This Week’s Episode: The Power of the Ballot Sep 12, 0024

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That’s it. That’s all. Use your voting power! We’re diving into why your vote is one of the most powerful tools you have in shaping the future. Tune in to hear why voting matters now more than ever.

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; CWA bargaining strikes across the Southeast; Union Buster of the Week Sep 05, 0024

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We’re taking the radio show on the road this week—from the studio to the picket line! We’re diving into National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and discussing the ongoing CWA bargaining strikes across the Southeast. We also shine a spotlight on the resilience of workers fighting for their rights and how these strikes are shaping the future of labor. And of course, don’t miss this week’s Union Buster of the Week—we’re calling out the latest attacks on workers and what we can do about it!

New Month, Same Message—VOTE! Aug 29, 0024

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Anything worth bargaining for is worth voting for! This week, we discussed Intersectionality Awareness Month and highlighted the incredible work being done by bargaining teams across CWA to fight for workers' rights. Plus, don’t miss our Union Buster of the Week—we’re calling out the latest attempts to undermine workers' power and how we can push back.

Environmental justice, it’s a labor issue, it’s a human rights issue, it’s a global issue. Jul 18, 0024

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Environmental justice, it’s a labor issue, it’s a human rights issue, it’s a global issue. On this week's episode we were joined by Aida, Mallori,and Halleli CWA members from EWU who discussed union busting and workers rights behind the scenes of an environmental justice organization. We were also joined by Chloe Tamula of CWA’s education department and Chloe gave us a little snippet of CWA’s upcoming environmental justice training and how we are doing our best to educate our members on environmental justice and injustice.

Young Voter Registration; District 3's Big Three Mustafa Hassan, R'Amon Teter, and Ed Braiser discuss Poor People's Campaign March Jun 27, 0024

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This week’s episode we were joined by Amanda Bratcher from Next Gen to discuss voter registration drives and building a stronger youth presence in CWA and beyond. We were also joined by District 3’s Big Three Mustafa Hassan, R’Amon Teter, and Ed Braiser. They gave us the low down on CWA’s President’s meeting and The Poor People’s campaign March.

Juneteenth; Fred Smith; Sylvia James; Gwen Parker Jun 20, 0024

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All things Juneteenth and activism from the college and retiree perspective. We were joined by Fred smith, Sylvia James, and Gwen Parker who was also our Spotlight of the week.

Men’s Mental Health week; Walmart was union buster of the week; Spotlight on Joseph McCue Jun 13, 0024

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We celebrated Men’s Mental Health week and we were joined by Kimberlene Lanier to discuss the North Houston Career Carnival. Walmart was our union buster of the week and we spotlighted CWA Human Rights’ department’s own Joseph McCue.

Happy Pride month; Tesla was union buster of the week; Spotlight on AFA-CWA VP Keturah Johnson Jun 06, 0024

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Happy Pride month! On this week's episode we celebrated Pride and gave a little history lesson on Pride Month. Tesla was our union buster of the week and we spotlighted AFA-CWA Vice President Keturah Johnson for her contributions to the advancement of LBBTQIA+ rights. We wrapped up the show with an open discussion about voting rights and utilizing your voice at the polls.

CBTU Convention; Military Appreciation month; and why Nike was our union buster of the week May 30, 0024

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Recap of the CBTU's 53rd International convention. We celebrated Military Appreciation month with veterans from CWA local 6215, Treasurer Lamar Banks and spotlighted Executive Vice President David Marshall. Nike was our union buster of the week for their mistreatment and under payment of garment workers abroad.

CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and the Impact of Period Poverty Week May 23, 0024

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We broadcasted live from the 53rd International Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention in Houston, Texas. We spotlighted Houston native and our very own International President Claude Cummings Jr. and discussed the impact and importance of Period Poverty Week.

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