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Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

13 Jun, 2022

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Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

OFS workers are highly skilled, and the labor-intensive nature of their work can be incredibly dangerous. However, the starting rate for new employees remains as low as $16 an hour and OFS uses a two-tier wage system.

Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

13 Jun, 2022

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CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

Ground-breaking agreement will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard closes.

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

Raven Quality Assurance Workers celebrate historic win, Game Workers Alliance (CWA) becomes the first certified union at Activision Blizzard

Raven Quality Assurance Workers celebrate historic win, Game Workers Alliance (CWA) becomes the first certified union at Activision Blizzard

13 Jun, 2022

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Raven Quality Assurance Workers celebrate historic win, Game Workers Alliance (CWA) becomes the first certified union at Activision Blizzard

The Raven QA team predominantly works on the studio’s popular Call of Duty series. The workers’ organizing campaign was supported through CWA’s Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA). CODE-CWA has previously helped workers form unions at other game studios, such as Vodeo Games and Paizo.

Raven Quality Assurance Workers celebrate historic win, Game Workers Alliance (CWA) becomes the first certified union at Activision Blizzard

Tower Climbers Union/CWA members release emotional new video highlighting fatalities and safety risks, calling on all tower technicians to take action

Tower Climbers Union/CWA members release emotional new video highlighting fatalities and safety risks, calling on all tower technicians to take action

13 Jun, 2022

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Tower Climbers Union/CWA members release emotional new video highlighting fatalities and safety risks, calling on all tower technicians to take action

The video also features Kathy Pierce, a mother who courageously shares the story of her son, Chad, who fell 180 feet to his death after expressing his reservations about the climbing conditions.

Tower Climbers Union/CWA members release emotional new video highlighting fatalities and safety risks, calling on all tower technicians to take action

New Mexico Supreme Court denies CenturyLink’s attempt to abandon landline customers

New Mexico Supreme Court denies CenturyLink’s attempt to abandon landline customers

13 Jun, 2022

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New Mexico Supreme Court denies CenturyLink’s attempt to abandon landline customers

The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s rejection of CenturyLink’s petition to abandon landline customers.

New Mexico Supreme Court denies CenturyLink’s attempt to abandon landline customers

Biden administration secures affordable internet service commitments from 20 ISPs

Biden administration secures affordable internet service commitments from 20 ISPs

24 May, 2022

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Biden administration secures affordable internet service commitments from 20 ISPs

The Biden administration has secured commitments from 20 internet service providers to offer plans for $30/month or less to households that are eligible for the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program.

Biden administration secures affordable internet service commitments from 20 ISPs