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Panel explores how hedge fund "activism" boosts short-term stock prices at the expense of workers

CWA Local 6222 Vice President Belinda Aguilar, an AT&T Mobility worker, explained how hedge fund Elliott Management's attack on AT&T has led to more outsourcing of good retail jobs to non-union authorized dealers.

CWA member wins settlement with Google

"I'm ecstatic at this settlement, it's a huge win for me and all contract employees at Google and other Alphabet companies," said Shannon Wait, a member of CWA Local 1400's Alphabet Workers Union (AWU). "It's far too easy for contractors like Modis to make us believe that we aren't allowed to publicly discuss our working conditions or join unions, and Alphabet and Google turn a blind eye to this gaslighting. Now, because I had the support of my union to call them out on it, they'll be forced to inform us all of our rights."

New report spotlights small cell preemption’s financial burden on cities, interruption to digital equity initiatives

Under Democratic leadership, FCC faces renewed calls from NATOA, CWA, and local officials to put power back in the hands of local governments.

Report: Over 40 percent of households with broadband Internet access had a telehealth visit in 2020

Telehealth visits increased from 15 percent in 2019 to 40 percent in 2020.

FCC to provide $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program directs the FCC to reimburse eligible carriers $50 per month ($75 per month on Tribal lands) to provide discounted broadband service and $100 per eligible household reimbursement for a connected device.

FCC approves Frontier’s bankruptcy restructuring plan

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CWA and The Utility Reform Network (TURN) had raised concerns about Frontier’s intention to follow through on promised investment to improve service.

Labor, environmental, civil rights, and religious groups seek national utility shutoff moratorium from the Biden administration

“Blocking internet shutoffs means ensuring all families can connect to virtual learning, remote work, telehealth appointments, and critical information for participating in our democracy,” said Dana Floberg, policy manager at Free Press Action.

CWA, supporters call on Lumen Technologies CEO to extend MLK holiday, address racism at company

“We are deeply disappointed by Lumen’s recently announced decision to give the MLK Holiday to everyone except union members,” the letter reads. “We are asking you to make it right and extend the MLK paid holiday to all Lumen workers.”

Google workers, demanding change at work, are launching a union with CWA

“From fighting the ‘real names’ policy, to opposing Project Maven, to protesting the egregious, multi-million dollar payouts that have been given to executives who’ve committed sexual harassment, we’ve seen first-hand that Alphabet responds when we act collectively. Our new union provides a sustainable structure to ensure that our shared values as Alphabet employees are respected even after the headlines fade,” said Google Program Manager Nicki Anselmo.

CWA contract with AT&T extended for Mobility workers

CWA and AT&T will also extend their COVID-19 work from home agreement.

CWA, TURN, and Cal Advocates secure commitment from Frontier to invest in network enhancement, retain statewide workforce

CWA, TURN, and Frontier announced a proposed settlement to resolve the CPUC review of Frontier’s bankruptcy plan, which includes a $1.75 billion investment in infrastructure to improve service quality and fiber deployment to 350,000 locations in the state.

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