The Union for the Information Age

Training

 

CWA/NETT Academy 

 

For many women, CWA/NETT has helped them upgrade their skills to keep up with the latest technology changes.  For others, the online practice tests have enabled them pass the requirements to move to another job.  For those women pursuing a degree, CWA/NETT courses provide college credits towards a Certificate or Associate degree.

Through online courses CWA/NETT provides the maximum flexibility women need to advance their career without sacrificing the quality of education.CLUW -- Coalition of Labor Union Women

The primary aim of the Coalition of Labor Union Women is to unify all union women in a viable organization to determine common problems and concerns and to develop action programs within the framework of our unions to deal effectively with women's issues.

Because women supporting women is essential to the growth of the labor movement, your CWA National Women's Committee recommends that all CWA women join and actively participate in a CLUW chapter in their area. If there is not one in your area, there is help available to start one through your District Women's Committee representative in your district or visit the CLUW website at www.cluw.org .

 

Health

 

Breast Cancer

www.komen.org
www.NBCAM.org

 

Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)--

Cervical cancer is almost always caused to HPV.  HPV is a very common virus.  In fact most people have had HPV at some time in their lives.  The type of HPV that can lead to cervical cancer does not cause any symptoms.  That's why it is important to get regular screenings and if possible, the most up-to-date tests.  The FDA states that the HPV test, when used with a PAP test in women over 30, has the ability to identify cervical cancer or its precursors 100% of the time.

CWA urges members to support legislation of all states to cover HPV testing as part of the routine pap test by writing to your Senators.  Log on to the CLUW website www.cluw.org or the non-partisan group Women In Government  at www.womeningovernment.org  for more information.

FMLA

Go to the CLUW website and sign the card to extend FMLA