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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.

CenturyLink to pay $9 million to settle overbilling allegations in MN

“CenturyLink broke the law by fraudulently overbilling hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans and illegally raising the price Minnesotans had to pay for the company's service,” said MN Attorney General Keith Ellison.

NABET-CWA negotiates historic $76 million back pay settlement with CNN

Union planned to picket Democratic presidential debate due to longstanding labor dispute.

CWA launches new initiative in support of organizing tech and game workers

Union makes significant investment in new organizing staff and resources aimed at helping technology and game workers across North America fight for better working conditions.

CWA praises historic passage of New York call center legislation

The New York State Call Center Jobs Act states that any call center company with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent workers that has taken loans, grants, or tax breaks from New York State will forfeit those benefits if they move 30% of their jobs overseas.

CenturyLink to pay $10 million to settle deceptive billing allegations in Oregon and Washington

“Today’s settlement sends a clear message that hidden fees and other forms of unfair and deceptive business practices will not be tolerated in Oregon,” said Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum.

FCC investigation finds Verizon and T-Mobile exaggerated coverage maps

The FCC was unable to receive any 4G signal in 21 percent of T-Mobile’s and 16 percent of Verizon’s coverage areas.

Google engineers fired for workplace activism file NLRB complaint

The complaint follows a September 2019 settlement with the NLRB that required Google to post notices reminding the employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.

AT&T’s fiber-to-the-home service grows by 57 percent in one year

AT&T gained over a million new fiber customers last year.

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