CWA Local 1000 Convention Article:

What a rousing 75th CWA Convention in Detroit,

Michigan!
Our own District One Vice President, Christopher
Shelton was elected President of the Communication
Workers of America union, on the first day. It was sad to
see outgoing President Larry Cohen leave but he will be
continuing his passion of organizing.
Chris Shelton, our new President, gave a great speech
on the second day. He outlined his hopes for CWA over
the next four years. He gave a history of his life.how he
came from a strong union family in the Bronx, New York.
His parents were Irish immigrants. His Mom was a school
teacher and helped form her teachers union. His Dad
was a postal worker and an active member and steward of
his union.
Chris will, with ALL of our help:
-help ALL locals to be strong and militant at the
bargaining tables.
-fight big money.
-fight Wall Street because they are taking life out of
Main Street.

-fight ALL discrimation.

-guide our members as we fight side by side.
Chris got the floor all on their feet and
shouting.SOLIDARITY FOREVER!
As a member of Local 1000, I went to Detroit on my
own dime. Our local registered me as a guest. And I go
to the Retired Members Council meeting on the Saturday
before the convention starts. I learn much about how
retirees are so active in the USA.
I am so thankful to be a union member of CWA.
If you get a chance, the next CWA convention is in two
years in Pittsburgh, Pa. Try to take vacation and go in
2017. It is well worth the time, money and trip!

Sue Anderson
CWA Retiree Health Care Benefit Coordinator
888 324-4969