Communications Workers of America is the largest Telecommunications Union in the world representing nearly 380,000 workers. CWA Local 4202 represents approximately 700 members throughout the state of Illinois. Our Local covers:
AT&T Mobility – Retail, Call Centers(Stand Alone & Virtual) , IT and Network
AT&T(Wireline) employees.
Print & Media workers in Central IL.
The Local enforces our contracts, represents our members, organizes mobilization efforts, and holds membership meetings. Your Local has tools in place to help keep you informed. Please see the below documents.
In the 2017 Regional Labor Agreement between Communications Workers of America and AT&T Mobility, LLC, Article 4 – Agency Shop is as follows:
Employees employed or entering into the bargaining unit after the effective date of this agreement shall, on or before the thirtieth (30th) day of their employment, as a condition of such employment, either become a member of the Union, or pay or tender to the Union amounts which are the equivalent to periodic Union dues.
The forgoing shall be subject to any prohibitions or restrictions contained in the applicable state laws.
Paying Union Dues or the equivalent is mandatory. We are a closed shop.
Please provide a personal email address and your cellular phone number (not business number) on the membership portion of your AT&T Mobility Ecard. If you have any questions, please let us know.