Press Release Archive

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Press Release CAG July 28, 2011
‘Unemployed Need Not Apply’
USAction today launched an online petition campaign aimed at companies that refuse to consider hiring unemployed workers, a perverse form of discrimination in today’s economy. More
Issues: Economy, Workers

Press Release CAG July 27, 2011
Community Groups & Labor Call for “Clean” Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling
WV United and many member groups will held a press conference today asking ALL our WV Congressional Delegation to protect the economic health of our state and nation by holding a “clean vote” to raise the nation’s debt limit. More

Press Release CAG May 24, 2011
Report lists Top Counties for Pedestrian Fatalities
— Kanawha Co. is among the most dangerous counties in the state for pedestrians, ranking 4th most dangerous out of the 55 counties, a new report released by Transportation for America shows. More

Press Release CAG March 30, 2011
West Virginia’s Bridges Rank 8th Worst in Country
Repair backlog leaves bridges in dangerous condition, Federal support needed to maintain safety and limit emergency repair costs of state’s 5700+ bridges. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Workers

Press Release CAG March 10, 2011
WV Labor and Community Groups to Join TOGETHER & Rally for Workers Rights and the American Dream
In Wisconsin and around our country, the American Dream is under fierce attack. Instead of creating jobs, politicians are giving huge tax breaks to corporations and the very rich—and then cutting funding for education, police, emergency response, and vital human services. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Fair taxation

Press Release CAG February 21, 2011
Community, Labor and Legislators Stand with Wisconsin Workers & Families
Community and Labor leaders will gather with WV legislators tomorrow at the state capitol at Noon to issue statements of support for the public workers and their supporters in Wisconsin that are protesting their governor’s attempt to eliminate public workers collective bargaining rights. More
Issues: Families, Workers

Press Release CAG December 10, 2010
Groups Mark Progress, Challenges in Human Rights
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on Dec. 10th. It commemorates the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and promotion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare

Press Release CAG July 30, 2010
Statement by Gary Zuckett, Exec Dir. WV Citizen Action, at Afghanistan Vigil
We stand today in support of our troops by asking the President to end our occupation of Afghanistan and bring our people safely home. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Families