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CWA Stands Against Verizon (Block2Block Radio segment 11/9/11)
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About this Episode
Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with union organizer Louie Rocha from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) about their current struggle with Verizon Wireless and their connection to the Occupy Movement. Louie also takes us inside last weeks historic Nov. 2 General Strike that rocked the streets of Oakland Ca.
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Block2Block radio host David Madrid talks with union organizer Louie Rocha from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) about their current struggle with Verizon Wireless and their connection to the Occupy Movement. Louie also takes us inside last weeks historic Nov. 2 General Strike that rocked the streets of Oakland Ca.