Federal appeals court upholds California’s Net Neutrality Act

Federal appeals court upholds California’s Net Neutrality Act

15 Mar, 2022

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Federal appeals court upholds California’s Net Neutrality Act

The Court ruled that because the FCC changed the classification of internet services from telecommunications services to information services, it cannot preempt states from enforcing their own net neutrality rules.

Federal appeals court upholds California’s Net Neutrality Act

AT&T Mobility, DirecTV workers mobilize for a fair, equitable contract

AT&T Mobility, DirecTV workers mobilize for a fair, equitable contract

27 Feb, 2022

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AT&T Mobility, DirecTV workers mobilize for a fair, equitable contract

CWA members have been ramping up their mobilization efforts to strengthen their power at the bargaining table and improve their working conditions. During Valentine’s Day, hundreds of members signed virtual “Valentine” cards calling on AT&T to “show the love for a fair contract.”

AT&T Mobility, DirecTV workers mobilize for a fair, equitable contract

CWA calls for Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementation to prioritize high-road employers, highly trained workers, and fiber-to-the-premise deployments

CWA calls for Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementation to prioritize high-road employers, highly trained workers, and fiber-to-the-premise deployments

25 Feb, 2022

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CWA calls for Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementation to prioritize high-road employers, highly trained workers, and fiber-to-the-premise deployments

“The infrastructure bill’s multi-billion dollar broadband investment provides enormous potential for the deployment of reliable networks and the creation of sustainable jobs for US workers,” said Shane Larson, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Policy at CWA. “When determining how to most effectively allocate this funding, the NTIA needs to consider the existing structure of the broadband labor sector, especially the issue of subcontracting.”

CWA calls for Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act implementation to prioritize high-road employers, highly trained workers, and fiber-to-the-premise deployments

Workers at Google Fiber contactor join Alphabet Workers Union

Workers at Google Fiber contactor join Alphabet Workers Union

07 Feb, 2022

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Workers at Google Fiber contactor join Alphabet Workers Union

A supermajority of customer service workers at BDS Connected Solutions, a contractor for Google Fiber, signed union cards to join the Alphabet Workers Union and filed with the National Labor Relations Board for a representation election.

Workers at Google Fiber contactor join Alphabet Workers Union

Raven Quality Assurance Workers become first Activision Blizzard workers to form a union with the launch of the Game Workers Alliance Union (CWA)

Raven Quality Assurance Workers become first Activision Blizzard workers to form a union with the launch of the Game Workers Alliance Union (CWA)

07 Feb, 2022

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Raven Quality Assurance Workers become first Activision Blizzard workers to form a union with the launch of the Game Workers Alliance Union (CWA)

“We formed the Game Workers Alliance (CWA) because my colleagues and I want to have our voices heard and we want to see changes that reflect the wants and needs of both the gaming community and the workers who create these incredible products. It’s extremely important that workers have a real seat at the table to positively shape the company going forward,” said Brent Reel, QA Lead at Raven.

Raven Quality Assurance Workers become first Activision Blizzard workers to form a union with the launch of the Game Workers Alliance Union (CWA)

CWA President Chris Shelton named to Telecommunications Interagency Working Group

CWA President Chris Shelton named to Telecommunications Interagency Working Group

01 Feb, 2022

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CWA President Chris Shelton named to Telecommunications Interagency Working Group

The TIWG was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry as part of the Act’s historic investments in broadband.

CWA President Chris Shelton named to Telecommunications Interagency Working Group