About CWA
Communications Workers of America
Members
CWA represents 700,000 workers in private and public sector employment in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico in 1,200 chartered CWA local unions. In 10,000 communities across the United States, CWA members work in telecommunications and information technology, the airline industry, news media, broadcast and cable television, education, health care and public service, law enforcement, manufacturing and other fields.
Collective Bargaining
Among CWA major employers are AT&T; Verizon; General Electric; the New York Times and Wall Street Journal; United Airlines and American Airlines; NBC and ABC television networks; the Canadian Broadcasting Co.; the University of California, the state of New Jersey and various law enforcement agencies across the country.
Leadership
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is led by an Executive Board that governs the union between conventions, ensuring strong, democratic leadership for all members. Our national officers are President Claude Cummings Jr. and Secretary-Treasurer Ameenah Salaam. They are joined by Vice Presidents elected from seven geographical Districts, including District 9's Frank Arce, alongside sector leaders representing key industries like Telecommunications (Lisa Bolton), Public, Health Care and Education Workers (Margaret Cook), The NewsGuild (Jon Schleuss), and the Association of Flight Attendants (Sara Nelson). This diverse and experienced board, which also includes at-large diversity members like Gloria Middleton, Vera Mikell, Reginald Small, and Keith Gibbs, is dedicated to advancing the rights and economic justice for all CWA members nationwide.
CWA Local 6327 Executive Board
Neesha Ewell Secretary-Treasurer
Laurie Love Vice President
Neesha Ewell Secretary-Treasurer
Neesha's journey into the heart of the union movement began as a Technical Support Representative for DirecTV. When presented the opportunity to join in 2017, she didn't just join—she plunged immediately into action!
Driven by a fierce belief in collective power, Neesha became an indispensable force on the Organizing Committee, tirelessly
Neesha's journey into the heart of the union movement began as a Technical Support Representative for DirecTV. When presented the opportunity to join in 2017, she didn't just join—she plunged immediately into action!
Driven by a fierce belief in collective power, Neesha became an indispensable force on the Organizing Committee, tirelessly working to bring the protection and dignity of a union contract to the DirecTV division in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Since those pivotal organizing battles, Neesha's commitment has never wavered. She has risen through the ranks, dedicating herself fully to strengthening the local, moving dynamically from an active Committee Member to the trusted role of Steward, and then demonstrating exceptional leadership as Chief Steward.
Her decades of relentless service and unwavering loyalty to her fellow members culminated in her well-deserved election as the local's Secretary-Treasurer in 2024.
Today, while employed as a Premier Service Consultant in AT&T Mobility's Broad Band Loyalty division, Neesha continues to be a living testament to the power of persistent, passionate union activism.
Byron L. Hoskins President
Laurie Love Vice President
Neesha Ewell Secretary-Treasurer
Byron's career is defined by a deep-rooted commitment to union power, beginning with his work at AT&T Long Distance (Legacy T) in 1998. He entered employment with DirecTV in 2012, then became a pivotal force on the CWA Organizing Team during the challenging AT&T acquisition of DirecTV in 2017. Byron didn't wait for change; he organized fo
Byron's career is defined by a deep-rooted commitment to union power, beginning with his work at AT&T Long Distance (Legacy T) in 1998. He entered employment with DirecTV in 2012, then became a pivotal force on the CWA Organizing Team during the challenging AT&T acquisition of DirecTV in 2017. Byron didn't wait for change; he organized for it!
Since those crucial organizing efforts, Byron's service has been relentless. He moved swiftly and effectively through key activist roles, serving as a dedicated Mobilizer, a trusted Steward, and demonstrating powerful leadership as Chief Steward. Recognizing that the fight extends beyond the workplace, he also served as an active Legislative Activist, fighting to protect workers' rights in the political arena.
Today, while mastering his role as a Premier Service Consultant, Byron's leadership is recognized at the highest level: he proudly serves as the President for CWA Local 6327, continuing his impactful, career-long mission to strengthen the union and its members.
Laurie Love Vice President
Laurie Love Vice President
Laurie Love Vice President
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CWA Local 6327 STEWARDS
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