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AT&T, DC AG settle overcharging lawsuit for $1.5 million

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia alleged that AT&T overcharged District taxpayers millions of dollars by failing to comply with its long-term contract for cell phone and Internet services.

GAO finds transparency, accountability issues in FCC’s Hurricane Maria response

The Government Accountability Office found that unclear federal guidance on FCC's role in disaster response might have caused confusion and delays.

CWA members build skills to advocate for broadband buildout and good jobs

Participants discussed how public education, lobbying, and media attention can help ensure that high-speed internet connections are built where they are most needed, that corporations are held accountable for providing high quality service, and that the funds support good, union jobs in our communities.

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.

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission rejects CenturyLink’s attempt to shirk responsibility to provide service

“CenturyLink continues to try to shirk its responsibility to over 100,000 New Mexicans who rely on the company for residential phone service, particularly in rural areas” said Brenda Roberts, CWA District 7 Vice President.

CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T Southwest Mobility

Contract covers more than 8,000 AT&T Mobility workers in five states.

T-Mobile layoffs show need for worker voice at T-Mobile

“T-Mobile is so eager to pad its executives’ bank accounts that they couldn’t even wait until the merger has gone through to start firing people,” said Communications Workers of America President Chris Shelton.

CWA members prepare for possible Frontier bankruptcy

As state regulators in several states investigate service quality issues at Frontier, CWA members have been calling on the company to invest in its network and workforce to improve service quality in Ohio and Minnesota.

Average monthly US Internet data use increased by 27% in 2019

Despite increased data use, the United States continues to fall behind other nations in terms of broadband speed and access.

Negotiations begin for more than 13,000 CWA-represented AT&T West workers

AT&T West Workers

AT&T West Workers
With CWA’s District 9 contract with AT&T West set to expire on April 4, CWA members are ready to fight for their fair share of record-breaking profits

CWA-represented AT&T Southwest Mobility workers authorize strike ahead of contract expiration

Over 8,000 CWA members are negotiating for healthcare, better wages and a commitment to keeping jobs in the region

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