Organizing

The CWA Triangle symbolizes the three major programs - and pillars - of the union. None can stand alone. If any one side of our triangle is weak, it will limit the capacity of our union to effectively represent our members because our bargaining power would have been diminished. It is therefore in our interest to see that all sides of the CWA triangle is strong and vibrant.

In today's and political and economic climate, workers need to join together if they are to preserver their standard of living. Instead of one person telling management that wages should be fair, health and safety regulations should be followed and employees deserve good health care benefits, a union helps you speak together in one voice. That chorus of voices has more power than one lone voice. A union is the vehicle that workers can use to help bring the chorus together. Organizing therefore is a major factor that increases the workers bargaining power. Workers need to realize the connection that exits between organizing and the economic well being of themselves and their families. Organizing cannot be viewed as a separate activity. Workers should keep in mind that their bargaining power decreases as the number of unorganized workers increases.

Winning Elections assures the union and employees of their legal right to enter into negotiations with their employer that's all. CWA's organizing goal is to build a strong organization to better enable employees to negotiate good contracts that will enable workers to increase their standard of living and quality of life.

Join CWA Today! With a union workers can get together and create a positive vision for their workplace. If you think that you and your co-workers might be interested in joining together in a union to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions so that you can get ahead in you work lives, call CWA LOCAL 1084 at (856) 541-3548 or email us at cwa1084@verizon.net.

Representation

Most if not all of our members came to join our union solely for better representation at the workplace. The fact is that the day to day contract administration and collective bargaining process is the primary purpose of our union and constitutes the base of our triangle. However if we are going to  accomplish our primary mission then it is vital that the other two sides of the triangle are not neglected because effective representation at the workplace depends heavily on our ability to increase our power through organizing and political action.

Committee On Political Education ( COPE )

CWA COPE (Committee On Political Education) is the political action committee for the working men and women of CWA, their families and retirees. CWA COPE informs and mobilizes union families to encourage their participation in the political process. Through their political action committee, CWA men and women express their voice in politics and issues that affect their lives. CWA COPE in order to accomplish its goal must raise money from union members. LOCAL 1084 members can contribute through voluntary payroll deductions by filling out a COPE check off card. Contact the secretary for a payroll deduction a card. Individuals can also download the Payroll Deduction Card .[Acrobat 268k.] Completed cards and forms should be returned to the local office. For more information visit CWA-COPE.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the payroll deduction card. Click on the link to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader

Beside fighting for employees in the workplace, local 1084 takes an active role in activities outside of the workplace. Local 1084 works with CWA national and other labor organizations in promoting legislation on behalf workers and their families, both in Congress and in the New Jersey State Legislature. Local 1084 also uses its participation in the political process to work for candidates at the county level who represent the interests of working men and women.

All union members are strongly encouraged to register so that they will be able to exercise their right on election day. Residents of New Jersey can register at their local board of elections. Voter registration forms can downloaded by visiting the N.J. Division of Elections website at www.NJElections.org.