Communications Workers of America
If State government shuts down on July 1st, it is critical that union members stay informed and active.
CWA will be sending information throughout the shutdown about what's happening with budget negotiations and what we can do to end the shutdown. There will be action alerts and instructions on what we can do to protect our pay and benefits. Please sign up so we can stay in touch in real time.
Below are links to the new Judiciary Contracts covering PNCR and JCAU units, from 2016 through 2020.
Printed copies will be distributed in worksites in early 2019.
(7/1/2016-6/30/2020)
Contracts require Adobe Acrobat Reader (download)
Dear CWA 1036 Members,
As expected, the United States Supreme Court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, against workers and their rights to collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The case, Janus v. AFSCME, makes the entire public sector “right-to-work”, which is an ironic moniker for having no rights at work.
By allowing non-members to pay nothing for the services and benefits that having a Union provide; such as grievance representation, collectively bargained raises and benefits, and due process rights for discipline, the purpose of this decision is to undermine the Union, cause division among members and non-members, and make it more difficult to fight for our members.
There are open questions from the decision, such as the extent to which a non-member is still covered under our contract and whether they receive any representation from the Union if they pay no representation fee or dues.
The Janus ruling is a blow, to say the least, but it cannot and will not defeat us. Here in New Jersey, we stood together through eight years of one of the most anti-worker administrations in this state’s history. By standing together and standing firm, we fought off the worst proposals and emerged with a new administration and a new Contract. Make no mistake, we only made it through to this point by standing together as a Union. When we stand together and commit to fighting for one another we will not only survive whatever they throw at us but grow stronger as a result.
Please also understand that having a Union is what gives us the ability to fight for raises, benefits, and due process protections. Without a strong Union with vigiliant membership, ALL of those things are at risk, including the Contract that we ratified today.
Right now, solidarity and unity are more important than ever. We have no time to mourn, grumble, or pout.
Janus does one thing for certain – there are no more sidelines. There are members of the Union, fighting to protect one another and what we have gained by building power for workplace justice, and then there are people outside the Union, who are not a part of it. Our members are our strength and will continue to be.
In the last month alone, CWA 1036 has been working hard for members:
This is the work that our MEMBERS do. These are the victories that our MEMBERS win. None of it is guaranteed unless we keep fighting for it.
We are still CWA STRONG!
SOLIDARITY FOREVER.
PS - For more information on this decision, please visit:
https://www.cwa-union.org/cwa-strong-janus-decision-materials
Members can use these salary charts to look up your salary, map out retroactive pay, and chart your salary after increases in 2017 and 2018.
Salary Chart - effective June 30, 2015 through August 14, 2017
Salary Chart - effective August 15, 2017 through June 30, 2018
Salary Chart - effective July 1, 2018
Members can look up the cost of their health insurance plan and calculate their chapter 78 employee contributions based on salary.
Attend worksite meetings for your unit. Other unit meetings are scheduled separately, so check with your Steward or Staff Representative for details.
http://cwa1036.org/index.php/calendar/month.calendar/2018/01/22/-
NEW POLICIES EFFECTIVE 2017
Critical Illness* - Pays benefits for Cancer, Stroke, Heart Attack, End Stage Renal failure and more, $75 annual wellness per covered person and more. Spouse as well as dependent coverage is available. Guaranteed renewable for life.
Accident Indemnity* - Plan covers any type of accident, 24 hours a day, on or off the job. Coverage includes hospital coverage, physical therapy, follow-up treatments, $60 annual wellness and more. Spouse as well as dependent coverage is available. Guaranteed renewable for life.
Hospital Indemnity* - Plan pays $1000 for initial hospitalization. Coverage includes outpatient surgery, major diagnostic, rehab, etc. Spouse as well as dependent coverage is available. Guaranteed renewable for life.
Questions? Contact SANDRA FERNANDEZ @ (201) 231-9371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
AFLAC is NOT Health Insurance. AFLAC pays CASH directly to you and your family. All plans are compatible with major medical as well as other coverage you may have. All plans are 100% voluntary, supplemental, and portable.