Communications Workers of America History Contracts and strikes

| Year_ | Company | Number_of_Members_Affected | Duration_of_Strike | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Southern Bell Telephone Co. | 50000 | 72 days | Strike was in answer to management`s effort to prohibit workers from striking. |
| 1968 | AT&T | 200000 | 18 days | Wage increases to compensate for cost of living, and medical benefits won |
| 1971 | Bell System | 400000 | 1 week | Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) won for workers |
| 1983 | Bell System | 600000 | 22 days | Last contract with the Bell System before its breakup. Bell System sought givebacks. The contract resulted in Wage increases, employment security, pension, and health improvements. |