Verizon retail workers in Portland vote to form a union as Seattle area retail workers ratify first union contract

Verizon retail workers in Portland vote to form a union as Seattle area retail workers ratify first union contract

12 Sep, 2022

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Verizon retail workers in Portland vote to form a union as Seattle area retail workers ratify first union contract

In spite of Verizon’s aggressive union-busting and retaliation efforts, workers successfully formed a union with the CWA and negotiated a first contract in record time.

Verizon retail workers in Portland vote to form a union as Seattle area retail workers ratify first union contract

CWA members at fiber manufacturer OFS Fitel ratify new contract

CWA members at fiber manufacturer OFS Fitel ratify new contract

12 Sep, 2022

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CWA members at fiber manufacturer OFS Fitel ratify new contract

The new contract includes significant wage increases and a ratification bonus and an end to the two-tier wage system that ​​created different pay and benefit structures for long-term employees and new hires.

CWA members at fiber manufacturer OFS Fitel ratify new contract

New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

31 Jul, 2022

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New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

CTC Technology & Energy finds cost, sustainability of fiber-to-the-premises networks outweigh fixed wireless amid nationwide broadband buildout.

New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

31 Jul, 2022

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Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

The win highlights pay transparency and wage theft issues facing Google temporary, vendor, and contract workers.

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

31 Jul, 2022

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AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

The new contract covers 13,000 retail workers, customer service representatives, and technicians in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

31 Jul, 2022

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Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

The comments ask the FCC to begin a robust data collection process, create an Office of Civil Rights, set up a dedicated complaint process, and for the Commission to address all forms of discrimination, not just intentional discrimination by traditional broadband providers.

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination