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CWA: Proposed T-Mobile-Sprint remedy fails public interest standard and DOJ should withdraw consent

“A complex remedy that carries a high risk of failure and exposes the public to substantial economic harm if it fails is not in the ‘public interest,’” said CWA.

AT&T is abandoning Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

Instead of doing the right thing by acknowledging workers’ dedication and investing in American jobs, AT&T is doing a billionaire’s bidding by putting its workers on the chopping block and abandoning these communities.

Rep. McNerney introduces legislation to close the digital divide

The legislation establishes two $125 million grant programs to promote digital equity nationwide.

State AGs launch antitrust probe of Facebook and Google

The states’ probes could expand to include other tech giants such as Amazon and Apple.

State AGs launch antitrust probe of Facebook and Google

The states’ probes could expand to include other tech giants such as Amazon and Apple.

FCC calls CenturyLink’s 37-hour nationwide outage “completely unacceptable”

“This massive ‘sunny day’ outage was completely unacceptable and impacted millions of customers across the country. Americans expect and deserve reliable phone and broadband service—especially the ability to call 911,” said FCC Chairman Pai.

NYC lawsuit detailing T-Mobile’s abusive practices calls for additional investigations and underscores concerns over proposed merger with Sprint

“The abusive and predatory practices alleged in the new lawsuit are a disturbing indictment of T-Mobile’s management and reinforce CWA’s continued concerns about the impact of the proposed T-Mobile-Sprint merger, especially on workers and low-income consumers,” said Debbie Goldman, Research and Telecommunications Policy Director for CWA.

Making the Digital Transition an “Upgrade for All” Again

History has shown us that we cannot just trust carriers to keep their word when it comes to protecting consumers during the transition to digital, and no American deserves to be left behind in the digital era.

T-Mobile workers share concerns over T-Mobile-Sprint merger with Deutsche Telekom CEO, meet with Supervisory Board members

The letter expresses concern that the proposed T-Mobile-Sprint merger “will mean the loss of American jobs, cuts in wages and commissions, and a corresponding reduction in quality to our customers” and requests “solid and verifiable assurances that the New T-Mobile will not discard the front line workers who have made T-Mobile and Sprint so successful.”

FCC should broaden the Universal Service Fund contribution mechanism, not cap the program

“There is broad agreement that the USF programs are working, and that the Commission’s proposal risks undermining their success,” wrote Brian Thorn of CWA. “Rather than cap USF funding, the Commission should reform the outdated Universal Service Fund contribution mechanisms.”

CWA members return to work as negotiators strike new deal with AT&T Southeast

“CWA members’ spirit and solidarity over the last four days showed the company that we would not back down until they bargained with us in good faith,” said CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt. “This was a historic strike that showed the power that working people have when they join together.”

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