CWA Hour of Power

A justice filled hour of talk, solidarity, and worker power from the Communications Workers of America! Listen in as we talk with workers and union leaders about the issues they are facing and the exciting things they are doing to build power for social and economic justice at work and in their communities.

Episodes

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

July 18, 2024 • 54 mins

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...

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

June 27, 2024 • 54 mins

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.

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Juneteenth; Fred Smith; Sylvia James; Gwen Parker

June 20, 2024 • 56 mins

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.

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

June 13, 2024 • 57 mins

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.

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

June 6, 2024 • 55 mins

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.

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

May 30, 2024 • 55 mins

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.

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CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and the Impact of Period Poverty Week

May 23, 2024 • 55 mins

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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Women’s Health Week; Pay Equity; and Under 40 Activists Making Noise

May 16, 2024 • 56 mins

We celebrated Women’s health week and discussed the importance of women specific health issues and the need for its prioritization. We spotlighted Lisa Wright from the Southern Poverty Law Center for her activism efforts and work for pay equity. Two members from the Bird Union joined us to talk about their organizing campaign and the findings of their pay equity report at the Audubon society. We wrapped up our show with CWA’s own D...

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Asian American Heritage Month; Fighting for High-Speed Internet for All; Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9, 2024 • 56 mins

We honored Asian American Heritage month with our guest Jeeva Muhil. Jeeva spoke on anti-Asian hate, discrimination and pay equity issues abroad. We were told about all things District 3 by our guest, Assistant to the District 3 VP Nick Hawkins and District 3's very own Keith Busby, a member of the broadband brigade because internet is a utility! We shined a light on Coach Jesta Bouie for teacher appreciation week as she has provid...

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Protecting your Mental Health at Work, Union-Busting at Amazon, Spotlight on a Member Veteran

May 2, 2024 • 55 mins

We discussed Mental Health Awareness month with counselor Cherie Edwards, We called out Amazon as our union buster of the week and we spotlighted Britni Cuington from District 6 for her work as a veteran and an activist.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Black Women in the Fight for Pay Equity, and more

April 25, 2024 • 56 mins

On this week's episode we acknowledged April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we were led in discussion by CWA's Micki Siegal De Hernandez on Worker Memorial Day. We also paid our respects to the late Clara Caldwell and honored her for her contributions to the labor movement. Human Rights committee member Reggie Pierre Louis was spotlighted for his continued activism in District 1. The show wrapped with a conversation surround...

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Putting Action Behind Activism and Staying Active After Retirement

April 18, 2024 • 35 mins

On this week's episode we spotlighted CWA activist Lee Larkin. We discussed the importance of solidarity in the labor movement, putting action behind activism, and staying active after retirement with our guest Bonnie Mathias.

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The Meaning of Unionism; National Human Rights Committee Members; the Importance of Bargaining

April 11, 2024 • 55 mins

We discussed the true meaning of unionism and honored National Human Rights Committee members Errol Minor and Reginald Small. We were also joined by District 9 local presidents Mark Bautista and Dakota Knoppel to have an in-depth conversation about bargaining and its importance from different perspectives.

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The Extraordinary Power of Working Women

March 13, 2024 • 54 mins

CWA's Hour of Power radio show for March 13, 2204

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Episodes

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Juneteenth; Fred Smith; Sylvia James; Gwen Parker

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

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

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

CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. and the Impact of Period Poverty Week

Women’s Health Week; Pay Equity; and Under 40 Activists Making Noise

Asian American Heritage Month; Fighting for High-Speed Internet for All; Teacher Appreciation Week

Protecting your Mental Health at Work, Union-Busting at Amazon, Spotlight on a Member Veteran

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Black Women in the Fight for Pay Equity, and more

Putting Action Behind Activism and Staying Active After Retirement

The Meaning of Unionism; National Human Rights Committee Members; the Importance of Bargaining

The Extraordinary Power of Working Women

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

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