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**THURSDAY, JUNE 25, WASHINGTON, D.C.**

Be part of the largest national rally and lobby day for universal health care in history. We will be marching on capital hill, lobbying members of congress, as well as attending a rally. We need to get an accurate head count so we can arrange transportation. Lost time wages as well transportation will be PAID! Be a part of history and don't miss this opportunity. See a steward and sign up NOW.

AT&T union members are fighting for their livelihood. AT&T has proposed ridiculous give backs in medical and compensation. If you don't think Verizon management is eagerly waiting the outcome of this you are wrong. Whatever AT&T gives back you know Verizon will be asking for ten times more. There will be a rally to support them May 16 in New Haven, CT. There will be a bus leaving from the local. Please contact your Business Agent or Chief Steward and let them know if you are coming. After we know how many people we will confirm the bus arrangements. This rally is to support AT&T and to help yourself with your next contract negotiations.

There will be a General Membership meeting held May 19. It will be held at 6:00PM at the Quality Inn in Kingston. The address is 114 Route 28 Kingston, NY, next to the Ford Dealer. Everyone is urged to attend.

400 Club tickets are now available. See your BA or Steward to purchase a ticket.

As of January first, Verizon New York no longer self-insures it Workers' Compensation claims. Claims are processed by Sedgwick Claims and the Workers' Compensation carrier is no other than AIG. That's right AIG!

Members that have an accident are being sent a packet of forms to be completed. CWA Local 1120 advises that all members contact an attorney before completing these forms. By signing some of these forms you may be giving up your rights. You may be giving Sedgwick Claims access to your medical records, you may have even given Verizon the authority to select your treating doctor. We advise calling 1-800-522-9001 and speak to a F.O.A. attorney. 

Once again if you have a Workers' Compensation Claim contact an attorney for legal advise before you complete any forms

There will be a public hearing for the Verizon TV franchise in the Town of Poughkeepsie. The date is February 4 at 7 PM. The Town Hall is located at 1 Overocker Rd. All members are urged to attend.

Take action and lend your voice to our campaign to bring true competition -- and consumer choice -- to New York's cable TV marketplace.

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