CWA Local 3180

Communications Workers of America

Local 3180

Representing Professional Support Employees

of the School District of Indian River County

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NOTICE:

General Membership Meetings

are the first Thursday of each month (except holidays).


 A Very Important Upcoming Meeting to VOTE

(See Letter Directly Below for Explanation):


Thursday, January 8, 2026

at 6:30 pm.


Join us at the Union Hall.

2050 40th Avenue, Suite One, Vero Beach, Florida 32960

(See map at the bottom of this page.)


 



 



How to Join CWA Local 3180:


Joining Local 3180 is now done exclusively online.

The site is very secure, easy to navigate, and quick.

(Click on the button below to be redirected to the signup link.)


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2025 National Convention:


At the 2025 National Convention in Pittsburg, PA - CWA National President Claude Cummings presented the President Morton Bahr CWA "UNION STRONG" Award to two locals who faced possible extinction. Barry Deem (CWA Local 3180 Treasurer) accepted the award for our Local 3180.


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Margaret Cook and Barry Deem at the 2025 National Convention. Margaret Cook is the National VP of CWA Public, Healthcare, & Education Workers (PHEW) Sector.


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We had a great day talking about the union during the Food Service Back to School Training day! Stay tuned for CWA Solidarity days every first Wednesday of the month,

when all food service workers can wear their union t-shirts!

 

Laurie Taylor, Arlene Espinal, Claudia Viladrosa, and Liz Caldwell

busy at the Union Hall.

 

Local 3180 Union Transportation Area VP Officer shares

her story about the challenging job & low pay of Bus Drivers:


Be sure to read the accompanying article to the video:

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There are two more articles, Lunch Ladies and Paraeducators/Paraprofessionals with interviews with Local 3180 members.

Click buttons below to read these additional articles:

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Organizing during the School Board Meeting:


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About Us

The CWA Local 3180 Bargaining Unit are blue and white collar employees including teacher assistants, secretaries, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, custodians, school bus drivers, bus assistants, media and computer lab assistants, and clerks who want fair and equitable treatment by the School District of Indian River County.


CWA Local 3180 proudly represents workers to ensure their well-being. In today's uncertain time, we are there to help members with any labor issue they may have. When negotiating with employers, there is power in the numbers. Collectively we can achieve great things.

Our members can expect a very engaged organization who looks out for their best interest and has a track record of positive results.


Location
2050 40th Avenue, Suite 1

Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone (Office): (772) 925-1083



To learn more about the latest developments with Local 3180 click on:   News 


 



Contact Us
  • External link opens in new tab or window772-925-1083
  • External link opens in new tab or windowviladrosac@cwalocal3180.org
  • External link opens in new tab or window2050 40th Ave, Suite 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960

If you need to contact a Board Officer, go the Board Officers page of the website to find their contact information.


 


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Contact us:

Phone (Office): (772) 925-1083


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