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FCC Chairman Addresses 72nd Communications Workers of America Convention

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski delivered a message of support and solidarityfor the assembled members at the 72nd Communications Workers of America convention yesterday — July 26. Watch the video of his speech.

Genachowski underlined his strong support for the CWA's work and mission:

CWA has always been at the cutting edge of technology and change, and America is looking to you build and maintain the networks of the future. I take comfort in knowledge that the skilled union workers of CWA are here to make sure that our communications infrastructure will be world-class.

The Chairman also asserted his backing for CWA's Speed Matters initiative and its goal of providing open and universal broadband Internet for all Americans.

I agree with CWA: broadband is a fundamental building block to a successful economic future. Broadband is an indispensible infrastructure of the digital age - powering everything from our personal devices to the global economy. Broadband is our 21st century platform for economic opportunity.

Genachowski pointed to a range of issues where CWA's advocacy has translated into real action, including the development of the National Broadband Plan, which lays out a roadmap for leveraging broadband to transform the way we provide health care, education, and public safety.

Noting that much work remains in building a world-leading broadband infrastructure that is universal and open to all Americans, Genachowski exhorted the CWA to continue its critical advocacy:

"We've go work to do. With your help, we can succeed."

Watch the video:

Prepared Remarks of Chairman Julius Genachowski - 72nd Communications Workers of America convention (FCC)

National Broadband Plan (FCC)