CWA Next Generation

As Lisa Bolton reminded us, “Young workers are at the forefront of a reinvigorated labor movement — bringing the energy, the perspective, and the skills we need to win.”

Twenty CWA members came together for our Gender Justice Training with trainers Reginald Small, member of the national Civil Rights & Equity Committee, and Tay Akins, member of the national Women’s Committee.

Read more about what happened at CWA’s 80th Convention here: cwa-union.org/news/e-newslet…

“Our voices, our footsteps, and our unity sent a clear message: solidarity is our strength! By uniting and empowering young members to act, we’re not just preparing the next generation, we’re igniting it."

At the 80th national @CWAUnion Convention, speakers from across the union and our allies delivered messages of hope and unity. Next Generation activists attended the Convention and joined other CWA members standing in solidarity with our siblings from the striking Post-Gazette.

There is power in a union ✊

Today, workers at Raven Software unanimously voted to ratify their first union contract! The contract builds on the recent organizing momentum by Microsoft video game workers organizing with CWA to raise standards across the video game industry!

Congratulations to Jeff Tilley on becoming a Lead Activist for CWA Next Generation! Learn more about CWA Next Generation, get involved, and read Jeff’s full member profile at: cwa-union.org/nextgen

Come to CWA Next Gen 101 — a short, informal Zoom workshop led by our Next Gen Lead Activists. Learn what we stand for and how you can get involved. REGISTER NOW: action.cwa.org/events/cwa-nex…

CWA Next Gen is heading out to the ballgame along with Columbus labor on Sunday, July 27! Join us for an afternoon of fun and solidarity. Get tickets and learn more: cwa.org/NextGenClippers

"…exhibiting a passion that would eventually make her a target of the Ku Klux Klan and cement her in radical labor history forever."

"Emma Tenayuca was still a teenager when she started organizing for equality in her native San Antonio, Texas. Only a few years later, at the age of twenty-one, she led 12,000 pecan shellers — mostly Mexican American women — out on strike…”

Young labor activists make history! jacobin.com/2025/06/tenayu…

CWA members have shared urgent concerns regarding ICE agents seeking access to worksites and employer actions related thereto. The CWA Legal Department is providing the following guidance for CWA Local officers and members: CWA.org/ICE

The budget bill would cut almost $1 trillion from Medicaid, which means over 16 million working people, veterans, seniors, and children will lose their health care.

Amanda met with District 3 VP Richard Honeycutt, Assistant to the VP Nick Hawkins, and VP Lisa Bolton, Director of CWA Next Generation. Get involved with Next Generation! ➡️ cwa-union.org/nextgen

Amanda Bratcher, @cwaunion Next Generation Lead Activist for District 3, attended the District 3 conference in New Orleans last week and spoke to delegates about the importance of encouraging young members to step into leadership roles.

“CWA Next Generation continues to grow across the union—and young workers are leading the charge. From political action and movement education to human rights workshops and digital organizing, our members are showing real leadership and shaping the future of our union."