Speaking in Pullman, Illinois, during the American Railway Union's Pullman Strike: "If it is a fact that after working for George M. Pullman for many years you appear two weeks after your work stops, ragged and hungry, it only emphasizes that the charge I made before this community, and Pullman stands before you a self-confessed robber....The paternalism of Pullman is the same as the self-interest of a slave-holder in his human chattels. You are striking to avert slavery and degradation."
The final chapter in the historic 45-day Verizon strike was written when the workers overwhelmingly voted on June 17 to ratify new contracts. “It was a tough strike, but this contract, which secures good jobs in our communities and preserve workers’ standard of living shows what can happen when we stand together. I am so proud of our members for standing up for themselves, our communities, the customers and their families," said Ed Mooney, Vice President, CWA District 2-13. Verizon has also agreed to add 1,300 new East Coast call center jobs, and reverse several other outsourcing initiatives that will create new field technician jobs. Watch their journey to a #VictoryatVerizon in this powerful video where the workers demonstrate their unity, solidarity and unwavering dedication to fighting for what's right. For CWA’s complete statement click here.
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