AFL-CIO Honors CWA Member for Native American Heritage Month

In November, the nation celebrates Native American Heritage Month in acknowledgement of the many contributions and continuing legacy of America’s indigenous population. This month, the AFL-CIO has highlighted CWA Local 7019 Steward Terris “T” Tree.

Tree, a lifelong resident of the Navajo Nation in Arizona’s Four Corners, is a devoted father, technology expert, and tireless advocate for worker justice. With more than 24 years at Frontier’s Navajo Communications Company, he became a driving force for change, helping secure the first contract for Navajo Nation workers. Active in his Local’s legislative committee and in public advocacy, Tree champions equality, human rights, and community solidarity.

Tree and other CWA Members at Navajo Communications have been bargaining a new contract at Frontier since March, 2025. Pay equity is a major issue. Navajo Nation technicians earn significantly less than Frontier workers in other parts of Arizona.

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CWA Local 7019 Steward Terris Tree was highlighted by the AFL-CIO in celebration of Native American Heritage Month for his commitment to our shared union ideals and his role in securing the first union contract for Navajo Nation workers.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.