CWA's Lobbying Message Costs $640,000

CWA'S LOBBYING MESSAGE COSTS $640,000
[SOURCE: Associated Press]
The Communications Workers of America spent $320,000 in the second half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, matching the amount it spent in the first six months. The union lobbied on several issues, including high-speed Internet service, health legislation and stem cell research. It also made its voice heard on bills related to bankruptcy, trade and tax relief. The CWA represents 700,000 workers in communications and information technology, media, publishing, health care, education, manufacturing, government and the airline industry. Among the major employers of CWA members are AT&T Inc., The Washington Post Co. and U.S. Airways Group Inc.
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