http://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htmNews and updates from the CWA Union Local 7804 in Tacoma, WA.2006 CWA Local 7804Ben BrooksTue, 18 Sep 2007 18:40:58 GMTFeedSpring - http://feedspring.com/Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:45:27 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htm#art1Qwest bargaining is one year away, hope all of you are saving up and acquiring your own strike fund. Our new bargaining team was elected at Convention in Toronto July 16, 17. Two are returnees, Malachy Sreenan from local 7800 Seattle, Suzie Miller from Local 7777 Denver, and joining them are Ken Saether from Eugene, and Kent Anderson from Salt Lake City. We will be reconvening our strike committee soon for planning of picket duty and locations. Any one interested in joining them should contact Chief Steward Gregg Sherwood or Steward Kenny Kenyon.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:41:39 GMThttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htm#art3Recently CWA Local 7804 Investigative Reporter sat down to an interview with its own Secretary-Treasurer, Jake Williams. Along with his responsibilities to his office which include tracking all financial transactions, meeting minutes, and grievance issues, Jake has been 7804’s representative for CWA Washington State Labor Council. He has been in the position for over one year along with retiree Gail Love from the Olympia local. We wanted to get a better understanding of just what exactly this entailed.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:42:20 GMThttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htm#art4Benefits from truly high speed Internet networks include: Economic Growth & Quality Jobs. New, high speed Internet applications create jobs and opportunities for innovation, growth, and e-commerce. Technology allows businesses based in rural and remote communities to compete in the global economy.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:43:44 GMThttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htm#art13The Local’s refrigerator is “giving up the ghost”. We are looking for a quality used refrigerator with a decent freezer. Please contact the local if you know of one or can provide a donation of one. The storage of ice and water during the strike in ’98 was essential. Qwest bargaining will be here before you know it. Thank you!Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:44:22 GMThttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/news/latestnews.htm#art14Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:44:36 GMThttp://www.cwalocal7804.org/safety/latestsafety.htmFirst and foremost I want to thank all of my fellow CWA brothers and sisters and friends for their cards, prayers, and support. The recent passing of my wife, Hedy, my life partner and best friend for over 45 years has been a tremendous loss to me and my family as a wife, mother and grandmother. Your support has been invaluable. Again, thank-you.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:45:15 GMT