Schumer Joins CWA Rally Monday
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined Communications Workers of America members who rallied in New York City Monday. Schumer is a member of Democratic leadership expected to take over as the top Democrat in the next Congress. Several participants released photos…
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of Schumer speaking at the New York City rally. Schumer joined a rally of CWA workers in January expressing solidarity in their contract negotiations with Verizon (see 1601250057). A New York Public Service Commission spokesman told us Friday the commission hasn't received any consumer complaints about Verizon due to the strike. CWA President Chris Shelton was among members rallying in civil disobedience in Washington Monday outside the Capitol building, CWA said in a news release. Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., joined another CWA protest Sunday. The union has endorsed Sanders for the Democratic nomination for president. “You’re standing up for justice, and I applaud what you’re doing!” Sanders said in brief remarks to protestors, according to video of his appearance. Former President Bill Clinton also spoke to CWA picket line workers, according to another photo circulating on social media.