CWA Local 1081
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Newark, NJ, 07102
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October 2009:
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March 1, 2010 - Congratulations to Mary Beth Gawenus, Clerk, FSCSC who won last week's trivia contest! Trivia Contest #253 is now on-line, along with $50.00 for the first correct answer. Good luck!

February 26, 2009 - It's interesting how some municipal websites address the weather. Some announce office closings, others mention how transit services are affected.... The County of Essex website took a different approach and covered Joe D's round of golf with Jojo Starbuck.

February 21, 2009 - CWA Local 1081 President David Weiner writes to the Hon. Blonnie Watson about the efforts the union has made towards aiding the 2010 budget and the challenges its members currently face.

February 21, 2009 - While urging the Legislature to pass legislation that cuts pensions and health benefits for all of New Jersey’s public workers, state, county and municipal, Governor Christie gave ludicrous examples of high wage individuals getting pensions that far exceed those of our members.  Find out what you can do to respond.

February 16, 2009 - Per the Star Ledger: "Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr....gave his seventh "State of the County" address as Essex County’s chief executive, using the platform to affirm government’s role as a safety net at a time when one out of every five of its citizens are on public assistance."

February 12, 2009 - Two recent articles (click here and here) speak out against a building being named in honor of former Essex prosecutor Paula Dow.

February 8, 2009 - Please read questions and answers regarding the rapid legislation initiated by Senate President Sweeny, and how it impacts all Union members' pension and health care.

February 8, 2009 - The Communication Workers of America, District One, has issued a press release regarding initiatives by Governor Christie and Senate President Sweeny to rush legislation that would affect collective bargaining, retirement and health care security, for over 600,000 working families.

February 4, 2009 - CWA Local 1081 President David Weiner made a presentation before the Board of Freeholders to address the lack of response to recent questions the Union had about recent ordinances.

December 30, 2009 - An optimistic piece in the Star Ledger has Joe D. stating the upcoming budget will be free of furloughs and lay offs.

December 25, 2009 - CWA 1081 Local President David Weiner encourages Joe D. to follow the example of the three wise men when it comes to extravagent spending.

December 10, 2009 - A CWA Local 1081 member gets answers regarding a pre-existing Caremark prescription.

December 10, 2009 - CWA Local 1081 is proud to announce that the County of Essex has transferred the members of the GD-Unit back to their OCSE duties from Intake Unit duties after approximately two months.

December 8, 2009 - October's episode of Labor's View takes on the subject of domestic abuse. Watch the episode via this link.

December 4, 2009 - CWA Local 1081 has questions for Joe D. about successive and significant price increases for work DCO Energy will be providing over the next year.

December 1, 2009 - CWA Local 1081 makes a second request of the Essex County Inspector General to review the contract between the county and Samuel Klein and Company as it pertains to statements of political contributions.

November 29, 2009 - Looks like Joe D. has his work cut out for him if he wants a third term. Read what the Star Ledger has to say about it.

November 16, 2009 - Click here for the agenda of this Thursday's upcoming Union meeting.

November 4, 2009 - The President of CWA Local 1081 offers some thoughts on our efforts to re-elect Governor Corzine and Christie's victory.