More Tech Workers Join CWA

Last week, in a mail ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), workers at Coforma voted overwhelmingly to join CWA. These workers handle digital engineering and design for government services, including those conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service’s e-filing system.

Workers cited concerns over possible layoffs, especially with the expansion of artificial intelligence, and wanted a say in decision-making, clearer evaluations, and standardized pathways to promotion. To show their determination, workers coordinated a messaging campaign to send thanks and words of encouragement to a coworker who faced disciplinary action after voicing support for the union effort in a department meeting. The union has filed an unfair labor practice suit with the NLRB.

Many workers also signed a statement, delivered to the CEO, with a demand for recognition and a “vote yes” pledge before mail voting began.

“Our organizing committee worked hard having conversations with coworkers, listening to their concerns, and running a strong campaign,” said Principal Design Researcher Julie Pedtke. “I'm proud to be part of a growing labor movement at this inflection point for the tech industry, modeling more accountable and inclusive ways of working and showing others what's possible.“

Congratulations to these new CWA members. They will now join CWA Local 1103.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.