Cablevision and Labor Union Make Peace After Three Years

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Ilya Marritz
WNYC News | Feb 13, 2015

Cablevision and the Communications Workers of America have announced a collective bargaining agreement, marking a breakthrough in of the city's longest-running labor disputes.

It's the first contract for Cablevision's more than 250 Brooklyn technical workers, three years after they voted to form a labor union.

"You know we've been at this for 37 months in a battle to get a contract here. And this union looks forward to opening a new chapter in its relationship with Cablevision," said Chris Shelton, vice president for CWA District One.

Cablevision's struggle with the CWA had become a hot political issue, with the mayor and many city council members voicing sharp criticism of the company over its treatment of workers.

Cablevision is also facing a federal lawsuit over alleged worker intimidation. That suit is still active.

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