In 2012, America has an important decision to make. The upcoming presidential election will shape our future.
We must all get involved to make sure that the issues we care about are front and center: good jobs, collective bargaining, retirement security and health care. Together we can ensure that the voices of CWA members and working people everywhere are heard.

CWA Presidential Endorsement

The CWA Executive Board has unanimously endorsed the re-election of President Barack Obama.

Click here to read the statement.

Candidates on the Issues

(Click an issue to learn more)

Signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and supports American Jobs Act both of which create jobs through spending on infrastructure, state services and tax cuts. Good Jobs in Barack Obama's Words →

Supports making Bush tax cuts permanent & lowering taxes on business to promote new jobs. Also advocates “flat tax”, deregulation, & more domestic energy production. Good Jobs in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Proposes eliminating income, capital gains & estate taxes; expanding domestic production of energy by allowing off-shore drilling; & ending the Federal Reserve system. Good Jobs in Ron Paul's Words →

Will lower individual & corporate tax rates; repeal & replace health & financial reforms; pursue new free trade agreements; amend Clean Air Act & open new oil exploration. Good Jobs in Mitt Romney's Words →

Aims to reduce government through spending and tax cuts; deregulation & limits on government agencies; repeal financial reforms; increased domestic oil exploration. Good Jobs in Rick Santorum's Words →

Believes that the right to organize and collectively bargain is a fundamental American value. Collective Bargaining in Barack Obama's Words →

Website does not have a section on collective bargaining.

Supports national “Right to Work” law to make dues payment optional for union members. Opposes “card check” which allows workers union representation through majority sign-up. Collective Bargaining in Ron Paul's Words →

Believes that unions drive up costs and harm competitiveness. Will amend the NLRA to protect the rights of business owners. Supports state right-to-work laws. Collective Bargaining in Mitt Romney's Words →

Website does not have a section on collective bargaining.

Signed Affordable Care Act into law, adding new Medicare benefits such as annual wellness visits & screenings, closes drug coverage “donut hole” under Medicare Part D. Retirement Security in Barack Obama's Words →

Supports privatizing Social Security by allowing workers to opt out of payments to the program and direct that money instead into investment accounts. Retirement Security in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Website does not have a section on retirement security.

Says reforms are needed, but changes should not reduce benefits for current seniors. Retirement Security in Mitt Romney's Words →

Website does not have a section on retirement security.

Passed the Affordable Care Act which bans denial of coverage, sets minimum benefit levels, makes coverage affordable with subsidies, & requires coverage for all starting in 2014. Health Care in Barack Obama's Words →

Proposes major Medicare changes, allowing companies to sell plans across state lines & state based high risk pools for those who can't find private coverage. Health Care in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Supports repeal of President Obama’s health care reform. Will allow cross-stateline sale of insurance plans, provide tax cuts for terminally ill, and promote Health Savings Accounts. Health Care in Ron Paul's Words →

Repeal Affordable Care Act. Encourage state-based plans. Allow tax deductions for individuals' insurance. Limit regulation of insurance markets. Enact medical malpractice reform. Health Care in Mitt Romney's Words →

Opposes universal health care. Will repeal the Affordable Care Act. Health Care in Rick Santorum's Words →

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The presidential election is coming up on November 4th and it is important that every CWA member knows where each candidate stands on important issues like the economy, jobs and trade, retirement security and health care.


The next four years will be remembered in history as a turning point for America, make sure that other CWA members are educated on the issues and vote for the candidate who will stand up for them and their families.

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CWA Votes 2012 | Challenge your friends

In 2012, America has an important decision to make. The upcoming presidential election will shape our future.
We must all get involved to make sure that the issues we care about are front and center: good jobs, collective bargaining, retirement security and health care. Together we can ensure that the voices of CWA members and working people everywhere are heard.

CWA Presidential Endorsement

The CWA Executive Board has unanimously endorsed the re-election of President Barack Obama.

Click here to read the statement.

Candidates on the Issues

(Click an issue to learn more)

Signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and supports American Jobs Act both of which create jobs through spending on infrastructure, state services and tax cuts. Good Jobs in Barack Obama's Words →

Supports making Bush tax cuts permanent & lowering taxes on business to promote new jobs. Also advocates “flat tax”, deregulation, & more domestic energy production. Good Jobs in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Proposes eliminating income, capital gains & estate taxes; expanding domestic production of energy by allowing off-shore drilling; & ending the Federal Reserve system. Good Jobs in Ron Paul's Words →

Will lower individual & corporate tax rates; repeal & replace health & financial reforms; pursue new free trade agreements; amend Clean Air Act & open new oil exploration. Good Jobs in Mitt Romney's Words →

Aims to reduce government through spending and tax cuts; deregulation & limits on government agencies; repeal financial reforms; increased domestic oil exploration. Good Jobs in Rick Santorum's Words →

Believes that the right to organize and collectively bargain is a fundamental American value. Collective Bargaining in Barack Obama's Words →

Website does not have a section on collective bargaining.

Supports national “Right to Work” law to make dues payment optional for union members. Opposes “card check” which allows workers union representation through majority sign-up. Collective Bargaining in Ron Paul's Words →

Believes that unions drive up costs and harm competitiveness. Will amend the NLRA to protect the rights of business owners. Supports state right-to-work laws. Collective Bargaining in Mitt Romney's Words →

Website does not have a section on collective bargaining.

Signed Affordable Care Act into law, adding new Medicare benefits such as annual wellness visits & screenings, closes drug coverage “donut hole” under Medicare Part D. Retirement Security in Barack Obama's Words →

Supports privatizing Social Security by allowing workers to opt out of payments to the program and direct that money instead into investment accounts. Retirement Security in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Website does not have a section on retirement security.

Says reforms are needed, but changes should not reduce benefits for current seniors. Retirement Security in Mitt Romney's Words →

Website does not have a section on retirement security.

Passed the Affordable Care Act which bans denial of coverage, sets minimum benefit levels, makes coverage affordable with subsidies, & requires coverage for all starting in 2014. Health Care in Barack Obama's Words →

Proposes major Medicare changes, allowing companies to sell plans across state lines & state based high risk pools for those who can't find private coverage. Health Care in Newt Gingrich's Words →

Supports repeal of President Obama’s health care reform. Will allow cross-stateline sale of insurance plans, provide tax cuts for terminally ill, and promote Health Savings Accounts. Health Care in Ron Paul's Words →

Repeal Affordable Care Act. Encourage state-based plans. Allow tax deductions for individuals' insurance. Limit regulation of insurance markets. Enact medical malpractice reform. Health Care in Mitt Romney's Words →

Opposes universal health care. Will repeal the Affordable Care Act. Health Care in Rick Santorum's Words →