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CWA Minority Caucus Scholarship

The CWA minority caucus also offers a scholarship for CWA members and their families. To find out more about CWA Minority caucus or to apply for scholarship please click on the link below CWA Minority Caucus

Joe Beirne Scholarship Program

Origin: The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern. On April 26, 1999, the CWA Executive Board voted to combine the Joseph Anthony Beirne Memorial Foundation and the Ray Hackney Scholarship Fund, thereby creating the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation.

Eligibility: CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members) may apply. Applicants must be high school graduates or at least high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to schooling may also apply. Prior winners may not reapply.

Scholarships: Thirty (30) two-year scholarships, to be paid at the rate of $3,000 annually, are awarded each year to applicants from the U.S.A. and Canada. A second-year award is contingent on academic accomplishment of the first year.

Dates: Applications are accepted during the months of November through March.

Selections: Winners are chosen by lottery drawing and only winners will be notified.

Study Requirements: No specific studies are required. Scholarship winners may pursue whatever courses they wish.

Funding: The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation has been built up by voluntary contributions and is self-perpetuating. Contributions and pledges are received from CWA Locals, members and officers.

Applications: Applications should only be submitted through the online application form.

Union Plus Benefits

The AFL-CIO created Union Privilege in 1986 to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. With Union Plus benefits, your union membership "pays" at work and at home.

By using the collective buying power of unions, we are able to offer a valuable, discounted products and services exclusively to working families. Union Plus benefits, offered by Union Privilege, serve the interests of today's working families. The Union Plus brand promises the value, quality service and cost-savings that union members deserve. At Union Privilege, we are committed to improving the quality of life of working families through our unique products and services.

Please click here to view all benefits for CWA members

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP representative for CWA LOCAL 1084 is Terry Livorsi. Terry has 16 years of professional experience in the behavioral services field. He founded Health Assistance with Member Support, serving as CEO and Certified Employee Assistance Professional and Crisis Counselor. Terry aids employees and their family members concerned about recovery planning, utilizing 26 years of his own personal recovery experience. His firm offers intervention services, treatment referrals, aftercare support, health insurance advocacy and back to work conference facilitation. He and his staff present testimony for disability hearings, disciplinary hearings, and court appearances. Terry has served and assisted this partial list of clients: NJEA affiliates, CWA, AFSCME, PSEA affiliates, NEANY, NEA and NJPSA and AFT.

For member assistance please call 1-888-828-7826
or email terry@memberassistance.us or visit www.hcams.net

This is a confidential program that is available 24 hours a day everyday!

Membership Assistance Services

Membership assistance services are provided for CWA members and their families at no cost. Healthcare Assistance with Member Support (HCAMS), LLC working in cooperation with your union offer services to deal with many personal issues including;

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Prescription Medication Dependency
Addictions of all Kinds
Stress Related Conditions
Sleeplessness
Job Discipline Problems Related to Stress
Explosive Anger
Low Energy
Concentration Difficulties
Adolescent Problems
Family Problems
Relationship Problems

Remember

"You can't exercise your rights ...................................if you don't know your rights"

Terry Livorsi