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#StopSinclair: CWAers protest attempted merger between Sinclair and Tribune Media

#StopSinclair: CWAers protest attempted merger between Sinclair and Tribune Media

18 Jun, 2018

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#StopSinclair: CWAers protest attempted merger between Sinclair and Tribune Media

Sinclair has a long history of cutting jobs when it acquires stations, which means more pre-packaged segments and cookie-cutter scripts and less local news coverage that reflects the concerns and interests of the communities that these stations serve.

#StopSinclair: CWAers protest attempted merger between Sinclair and Tribune Media

More than 40 US Reps. urge Pai to deny Sinclair-Tribune merger, wait for court ruling

More than 40 US Reps. urge Pai to deny Sinclair-Tribune merger, wait for court ruling

14 Jun, 2018

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More than 40 US Reps. urge Pai to deny Sinclair-Tribune merger, wait for court ruling

"If the FCC approves the merger before a DC Circuit decision that strikes down the UHF discount, the FCC will have created government-sanctioned Sinclair dominance of the broadcast industry."

More than 40 US Reps. urge Pai to deny Sinclair-Tribune merger, wait for court ruling

CWA statement on approval of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner

CWA statement on approval of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner

13 Jun, 2018

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CWA statement on approval of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner

As in AT&T’s acquisitions of DIRECTV and various wireless companies, the growth of this profitable company should be accompanied by the growth of good, union jobs.

CWA statement on approval of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner

CWA applauds FCC action to protect consumers from unauthorized wireless charges

CWA applauds FCC action to protect consumers from unauthorized wireless charges

12 Jun, 2018

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CWA applauds FCC action to protect consumers from unauthorized wireless charges

CWA encouraged the Commission to expand its rules regarding slamming and cramming by ensuring that they cover all voice customers, regardless of technology.

CWA applauds FCC action to protect consumers from unauthorized wireless charges

Verizon leaves communities behind by closing wireless stores in West Virginia and Kentucky

Verizon leaves communities behind by closing wireless stores in West Virginia and Kentucky

08 Jun, 2018

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Verizon leaves communities behind by closing wireless stores in West Virginia and Kentucky

"Congress handed Verizon an additional $3.5 billion when it passed the corporate tax cut bill last year. Instead of using that money to boost wages, create jobs and providing better customer service, Verizon Wireless is closing stores and turning them over to low-wage contractors."

Verizon leaves communities behind by closing wireless stores in West Virginia and Kentucky

Facebook shared user data with device-makers, raising new data privacy concerns

Facebook shared user data with device-makers, raising new data privacy concerns

06 Jun, 2018

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Facebook shared user data with device-makers, raising new data privacy concerns

Concerns continue to grow regarding Facebook’s business practices and online data privacy more broadly.

Facebook shared user data with device-makers, raising new data privacy concerns