Acronym for Communications Workers of America, a large labor union representing telecommunications and media workers. Also stands for various other organizations with these initials.
Modern acronym formed in 1947 when the National Federation of Telephone Workers reorganized. Represents the English words 'Communications Workers of America', reflecting the union's focus on the growing telecommunications industry.
The CWA was perfectly positioned to represent workers during the telecommunications revolution, growing from telephone operators to encompass internet, cable, and digital media workers. They've had to constantly evolve their organizing strategies as technology transformed entire industries from analog to digital.
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