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California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments
22 Oct, 2021
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California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

The legislation would have put worker safety at risk, especially if the work was done with low-wage contractors who might cut corners to save money.

California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

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FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters
04 Oct, 2021
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FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

“[W]e have to understand where communications fell short, where recovery took too long, and what changes can be made to make our networks more resilient before the next unthinkable event occurs,” said FCC Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

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California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards
04 Oct, 2021
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California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

“As the state moves forward with its aggressive and laudable plans to ensure all Californians have access and the means to use broadband and wireless services, we must also collaboratively discuss the quality of those services,” said Amy Yip-Kikugawa, Acting Director of the Public Advocates Office.

California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

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Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract
27 Sep, 2021
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Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

“The company would prefer to work with all contractors,” said Frontier technician Tom Gardella to the LA Times. “[But] the contractors aren’t as invested as the employees. We’re in it for the quality because we’re in this for the long term. They’re in it for the piece-work.”

Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

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First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors
20 Sep, 2021
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First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors

CWA and SOC Investment Group find Elliott intervention drives underperformance by target companies over three-year period.

First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors

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Google employees demand back pay for temp workers after alleged wage violations
20 Sep, 2021
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Google employees demand back pay for temp workers after alleged wage violations

A petition calls on Google to “immediately pay back all Temps, Vendors and Contractors (TVCs) who have been knowingly underpaid by Google” and to “create an immediate path to permanent employment for temporary workers and end its two-tiered perma-temp system.”

Google employees demand back pay for temp workers after alleged wage violations

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