CWA urges the FTC and the DOJ to take into account in merger review guidelines the role of collective bargaining in counterbalancing employer market power

CWA urges the FTC and the DOJ to take into account in merger review guidelines the role of collective bargaining in counterbalancing employer market power

04 Oct, 2023

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CWA urges the FTC and the DOJ to take into account in merger review guidelines the role of collective bargaining in counterbalancing employer market power

CWA urged the antitrust agencies to consult with workers and their unions and draw on the unique expertise of workers on their industries.

CWA urges the FTC and the DOJ to take into account in merger review guidelines the role of collective bargaining in counterbalancing employer market power

Senate confirms FCC Commissioners Geoffry Starks and Brendan Carr to a second 5-year term

Senate confirms FCC Commissioners Geoffry Starks and Brendan Carr to a second 5-year term

03 Oct, 2023

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Senate confirms FCC Commissioners Geoffry Starks and Brendan Carr to a second 5-year term

The fully staffed FCC will oversee efforts to restore Title II authority over broadband and the drafting of new digital discrimination rules.

Senate confirms FCC Commissioners Geoffry Starks and Brendan Carr to a second 5-year term

CWA union petitions governor for oversight of telecom provider Zirrus

CWA union petitions governor for oversight of telecom provider Zirrus

02 Oct, 2023

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CWA union petitions governor for oversight of telecom provider Zirrus

Zirrus management’s unlawful efforts to interfere with employees’ right to join a union could put North Carolina’s broadband funding at greater risk of scrutiny by the federal government.

CWA union petitions governor for oversight of telecom provider Zirrus

The FCC’s broadcast transaction merger review process must consider impact on workers

The FCC’s broadcast transaction merger review process must consider impact on workers

02 Oct, 2023

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The FCC’s broadcast transaction merger review process must consider impact on workers

Protecting and maintaining local broadcasting in the US means making sure that broadcasting industry workers have good, union jobs and a strong voice in public policy impacting the broadcast industry.

The FCC’s broadcast transaction merger review process must consider impact on workers

CWA files amicus brief in support of Microsoft-Activision merger, citing positive impact on labor market for game workers

CWA files amicus brief in support of Microsoft-Activision merger, citing positive impact on labor market for game workers

02 Oct, 2023

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CWA files amicus brief in support of Microsoft-Activision merger, citing positive impact on labor market for game workers

Microsoft’s binding agreement with CWA to allow Activision-Blizzard employees to freely organize unions effectively counters potential employer market power over workers.

CWA files amicus brief in support of Microsoft-Activision merger, citing positive impact on labor market for game workers

CWA applauds the confirmation of Anna Gomez to the FCC

CWA applauds the confirmation of Anna Gomez to the FCC

02 Oct, 2023

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CWA applauds the confirmation of Anna Gomez to the FCC

For over two years, industry lobbyists and their Republican allies obstructed and delayed President Biden’s efforts to fill the vacant FCC seat.

CWA applauds the confirmation of Anna Gomez to the FCC

CWA gaming workers at eBAY and Sega advocate for protections during union contract negotiations at White House roundtable

CWA gaming workers at eBAY and Sega advocate for protections during union contract negotiations at White House roundtable

01 Sep, 2023

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CWA gaming workers at eBAY and Sega advocate for protections during union contract negotiations at White House roundtable

The roundtable, convened by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, included key administration officials such as Director of the White House National Economic Council, Lael Brainard, and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and former Labor Secretary, Tom Perez. Additionally, workers met with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senator Sanders.

CWA gaming workers at eBAY and Sega advocate for protections during union contract negotiations at White House roundtable

In a victory for YouTube workers, NLRB finds Alphabet and its subcontractor, Cognizant, are joint employers

In a victory for YouTube workers, NLRB finds Alphabet and its subcontractor, Cognizant, are joint employers

30 Aug, 2023

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In a victory for YouTube workers, NLRB finds Alphabet and its subcontractor, Cognizant, are joint employers

The NLRB agreed with an earlier ruling that determined that Google exercises control, directly and indirectly, over YouTube Music employees, including on things like their everyday work tasks, performance evaluations, benefits, timecards, and more.

In a victory for YouTube workers, NLRB finds Alphabet and its subcontractor, Cognizant, are joint employers