CWA Local 7777

For the past several months we’ve worked with many of you to call on the US Senate to pass the HEROES Act as an essential next step in aiding economic recovery from COVID19. This week, Mitch McConnell and company packed up and left Washington without passing a stimulus or aid package of any kind, and won’t be back until after Labor Day.

CONGRATULATIONS ADAM Adam Carranco, son of member Omar Carranco was presented the NettWorth Scholarship by Shane Chavez of Nettworth at the August 11, 2020 General membership meeting.

Next Gen Phone and Text banking

Contact tracers/case investigators needed immediately

Denver Health in conjunction with the City & County of Denver is in need of contact tracers/case investigators immediately. We can't overcome this pandemic, and begin to put America back to work if we can't trace the virus's spread. If you know someone who may be interested, please have them reach out to Jessica Forsyth at Jessica.Forsyth@dhha.org.

TELL SENATOR GARDNER TO PASS THE HEROS ACT The HEROES Act passed in the House of Representatives but now faces an uphill battle in the Senate. The bill would provide necessary relief in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic - including premium pay and more safety protections for essential workers and funding for state and local governments.

DPS Negotiations

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DPS nego letter 2020.pdf

Essential Workers hold press conference about DPS Negotiations

Chalkbeat coverage of our action

‘On the front lines’: Denver schools hourly workers fight for raises during budget crunch Bus drivers, custodians, teacher’s aides, and other hourly wage workers in Denver schools say the district isn’t treating them fairly in negotiating pay raises for next school year.

Last week, the Colorado Supreme Court struck down Governor Polis' executive order allowing for the circulation of single line petitions for Initiative 271 and others. Effective immediately, all signatures gathered via single line petition are invalid, and petition circulators may no longer order or print a single line petition.

On Wednesday July 8th, between 11:00 - 11:45 am, we will Caravan around Senator Cory Gardner’s office in protest of Senator Cory Gardner’s decision to go on vacation after failing to take any meaningful action on COVID relief.

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Colorado Senate Fail.pdf

Essential Workers Deserve Fair Pay Now!

Essential workers within Denver Public Schools deserve equal treatment in pay and expect the DPS bargaining team to honor the commitments made recently by the board of education. Unfortunately, that's not what we're seeing. Tonight, the district told essential workers that they can't afford to give workers a step increase and a COLA.

CWA members played a pivotal role in passing HB20-1415 Whistleblower Protections Public Health Emergencies. The bill makes it unlawful for employers in Colorado to retaliate against workers for raising health and safety issues during a pandemic. Also, it allows employees to wear their own PPE.

Since there are no Federal requirements for wearing a mask in public and in most states it is a “Hodge Podge” of different rules on this matter; it would be important if you or family members plan any traveling during this timeframe to check the state or local requirements on your traveling route and the designation place of our travel for wearing a mask in public.

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State & Local Face Mask Requirements for Public Places.pdf

CWA Local 7777 is Closed through the end of September

Due to Govenor polis Safer at Home Order, our Local will remain closed through the end of September. Dale Feller will be at the Local on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you need to come to the Local, please call and schedule an appointment with Dale, 303-781-8700.

This is being done as part of concerted efforts around the region to significantly increase social distancing and thereby slow the spread of COVID-19. While the building is shut down, the Union is not! We will keep functioning and fighting for our members every day. We will be checking messages every day. Please call 303-781-8700 x210.

Debbie Medina, Local President

Local Phone: 303-781-8700 ext. 214
Cell Phone: 720-331-2167

Areas of Representation and Assigned Representatives

Terry & Carey Catering
Lil’s Embroidery & Silkscreening

Dale Feller, Secretary Treasurer

Local Phone: 303-781-8700 x211
Cell Phone: 303-349-0382

Lori Griffith, Local Executive Vice President

Local Phone: 303-781-8700 ext. 218
Cell Phone: 720-333-5674

Areas of Representation and Assigned Representatives

Avaya
- Area Rep: Sandra Parker-Murray – (678) 641-8047 (cell)
Qwest/CTL – COTs, COEITs, Mineral Building Employees
- Area Rep: Chuck Griffith (COTs & COEITs) – 303-653-5028 (cell)
- Area Rep: Sharon Stites (Mineral Bldg) – 303-525-8926 (cell)
- Area Rep: Kathy Southern (Mineral Bldg) – 303-809-1689 (cell)

Marlene Jimenez, Local Vice President

Local Phone: 303-781-8700 ext. 226
Cell Phone: 303-523-1260

Areas of Representation and Assigned Representatives

Denver Public Schools
- Area Rep: Anna Guerrero – 720-227-8610 (cell)
- Area Rep: Janelle Martinez – 720-220-4282 (cell)
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
- Area Rep: Victor Jimenez – 720-480-7499 (cell)
First Transit
- Area Rep: Jorge Ayala – 323-807-0104 (cell)
Qwest/CTL – Zuni Building BRI Employees, Config Lab
- Area Rep: Joyce Sisneros – 720-481-4875 (cell)
SEIU
- Steward: Luis Sanchez – 303-301-5339 (cell)

Corinne Villa, Local Vice President

Local Phone: 303-781-8700 ext. 223
Cell Phone: 303-507-3299

Areas of Representation and Assigned Representatives

AT&T Mobility & Cricket
- Steward: Shannon Calvin 720-338-2677
DirecTV

Qwest/CTL – Field Techs, Retail, Zuni Building Employees not BRI, Supply Attendants
- Field Techs North of Colfax
Area Rep: Jodi Escott – 303-587-5634 (cell)
Area Rep: Anthony Scorzo – 773-968-6616 (cell)