Apple Retail Union-CWA in Oklahoma City begins contract negotiations with Apple

Apple Retail Union-CWA in Oklahoma City begins contract negotiations with Apple

31 May, 2023

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Apple Retail Union-CWA in Oklahoma City begins contract negotiations with Apple

This marks the first time Apple retail employees who have formed a union with the CWA will be coming together to negotiate with the world’s most profitable corporation.

Apple Retail Union-CWA in Oklahoma City begins contract negotiations with Apple

CWA report highlights disproportionate hiring and promotion outcomes for Black and Hispanic Apple workers versus white workers

CWA report highlights disproportionate hiring and promotion outcomes for Black and Hispanic Apple workers versus white workers

31 May, 2023

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CWA report highlights disproportionate hiring and promotion outcomes for Black and Hispanic Apple workers versus white workers

The report found that self-congratulatory claims by the company obscure the fact that the hiring of Black and Hispanic workers since 2014 has mostly been into lower paid roles at the company.

CWA report highlights disproportionate hiring and promotion outcomes for Black and Hispanic Apple workers versus white workers

CWA Applauds Nomination of Anna Gomez to the FCC

CWA Applauds Nomination of Anna Gomez to the FCC

30 May, 2023

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CWA Applauds Nomination of Anna Gomez to the FCC

“For too long, we have been without a full roster of FCC commissioners as industry lobbyists and their Republican allies in the Senate delayed and obstructed President Biden’s nominee,” said CWA in a statement.

CWA Applauds Nomination of Anna Gomez to the FCC

Workers at Brightspeed of Texas and Missouri ratify new contracts

Workers at Brightspeed of Texas and Missouri ratify new contracts

30 May, 2023

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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

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

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

30 May, 2023

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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

CWA wireless workers and tower climbers build power at annual conference

CWA wireless workers and tower climbers build power at annual conference

26 May, 2023

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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

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

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

26 May, 2023

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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

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

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

26 May, 2023

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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