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Workers at Brightspeed of Texas and Missouri ratify new contracts
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Workers at Brightspeed of Texas and Missouri ratify new contracts

Brightspeed acquired the Texas and Missouri units from Lumen Technologies last year. The new agreements include a 14-15 percent pay increase over the life of the contract and additional improvements to benefits and working conditions.

Workers at Brightspeed of Texas and Missouri ratify new contracts

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CWA condemns the brutal murder of BIEN union organizer Alex Dolorosa in Philippines
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CWA condemns the brutal murder of BIEN union organizer Alex Dolorosa in Philippines

Alex Dolorosa was a union organizer and a paralegal with the BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN). Alex Dolorosa’s tragic murder follows years of him and his organization being surveilled and “red tagged” by the government of the Philippines.

CWA condemns the brutal murder of BIEN union organizer Alex Dolorosa in Philippines

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CWA wireless workers and tower climbers build power at annual conference
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CWA wireless workers and tower climbers build power at annual conference

“By forming a union with CWA, tower climbers are beating the odds, just like they beat the odds each time they go out on a job and return home safely,” said CWA President Chris Shelton about tower climber members who for the first time participated in the conference.

CWA wireless workers and tower climbers build power at annual conference

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Unions, public interest advocates thwart hedge fund's attempted takeover of local news and set groundbreaking FCC precedent
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Unions, public interest advocates thwart hedge fund's attempted takeover of local news and set groundbreaking FCC precedent

In a major victory for journalists and media workers, funding for hedge fund Standard General’s takeover of local news broadcaster TEGNA expires while the deal is under review due to concerns about its impact on jobs.

Unions, public interest advocates thwart hedge fund's attempted takeover of local news and set groundbreaking FCC precedent

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European Union approval of Microsoft/Activision merger is encouraging news for workers
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European Union approval of Microsoft/Activision merger is encouraging news for workers

In the United States, this merger represents an opportunity for the Federal Trade Commission to transform the video game and technology labor market by providing a clear path to collective bargaining for almost 10,000 workers.

European Union approval of Microsoft/Activision merger is encouraging news for workers

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CWA submits comments on NTIA’s implementation of the Digital Equity Act Programs
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CWA submits comments on NTIA’s implementation of the Digital Equity Act Programs

CWA’s comments emphasized that successful Digital Equity Plans should result in measurable improvements to the quality of life, including health, education, and employment opportunities of the covered population.

CWA submits comments on NTIA’s implementation of the Digital Equity Act Programs

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San Diego loses revenue from Verizon 5G deal, potentially costing taxpayers over $1.3 million
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San Diego loses revenue from Verizon 5G deal, potentially costing taxpayers over $1.3 million

CWA recommended formal review of the deal ahead of the city’s opportunity to renegotiate in January 2023.

San Diego loses revenue from Verizon 5G deal, potentially costing taxpayers over $1.3 million

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