TPLC stands for the Texas Political and Legislative Committee of the Communication Workers of America. It is the legislative arm of CWA.
TPLC was established in 1961 by a partnership of Texas CWA locals and the International CWA to assure that the employees represented by CWA could have input and speak with a unified voice in advancing the democratic concepts of social justice, freedom and tolerance.
Benefits won by your Union through contract negotiations can be taken away from you by anti-worker legislation. TPLC is your input and answer to preserving your interests and gains.
TPLC works toward accomplishing these goals by:
- Maintaining a full time lobbyist in Austin
- Maintaining programs to keep members informed of issues
- Maintaining a program to register members to vote
- Contacting members of Congress and lobby for worker friendly legislation
- Working in the legislative field to protect and expand jobs for CWA members