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CWA applauds FCC for further investigation of Verizon-TracFone deal and its impact on Lifeline customers

New information requests filed this week for both companies will allow the FCC to better evaluate whether the deal will serve the public interest.

CWA launches state broadband oversight initiatives

The goal is to ensure public safety and network resilience while protecting consumers and closing the digital divide. CWA's efforts complement the Biden administration's American Jobs Plan, which includes $100 billion for expanding broadband coverage and creating good jobs in the industry.

High-speed Internet is infrastructure

"We need to start seeing infrastructure through its effect on the lives of working people in America. What is the foundation today that they need to carve out their place in the middle class? ... That's what infrastructure means in the 21st Century,” said President Joe Biden. “It still depends on roads and bridges, ports and airports, rail and mass transit. But it also depends on having reliable high-speed internet in every home. Because today's high-speed internet is infrastructure.”

CWA applauds AT&T response to COVID-19 crisis

AT&T’s response to this crisis -- employee bonuses, enhanced safety procedures, sick and family leave protection, and suspension of stock buybacks -- should be a model for other corporations, CWA said.

CenturyLink to pay $11 million to settle overbilling allegations in Arizona

The settlement includes a $7 million fine, $1.9 refund to customers, and $2 million fiber infrastructure improvement.

CWA joins coalition of unions to call on FTC to investigate Amazon

“Regulators are behind the curve with this company, and an FTC investigation will shed needed light on the scope and impact of Amazon's anti-competitive behavior on workers and consumers," said CWA President Chris Shelton.

Workers at Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile demand companies take proactive steps to protect employees, consumers from coronavirus

As coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, workers launch a public campaign to urge Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile to provide a safe workplace, quota relief and paid sick days without penalty.

CWA, consumer advocacy groups urge broadband CEOs to lift data caps, waive fees

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“In this collective time of crisis, we are asking broadband CEOs to show leadership by lifting data caps, waiving fees, and doing everything within their power to help people connect to the world from home and stop the spread of COVID-19. People’s lives are depending on it,” said CWA President Chris Shelton.

State attorneys general reach a settlement on T-Mobile-Sprint merger

T-Mobile workers still need freedom to organize to protect jobs and wages.

CWA members urge state legislators to save Connecticut call center jobs

"The core of this bill is simple," said Local 1298 President David Weidlich. "No taxpayer money should be used for companies that continuously ship our jobs out of the state."

Amid contract negotiations, CWA-Represented AT&T West workers slam company for new stock buyback announcement

CWA’s District 9 contract with AT&T West is set to expire on April 4, and CWA members are urging the company to invest in workers and network improvements that would benefit customers.

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