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Verizon closes $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications

Verizon closes $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications

02 Feb, 2017

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Verizon closes $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications

The deal will expand Verizon’s fiber network in 40 major US markets and increase its 5G-capable wireless spectrum.

Verizon closes $1.8 billion acquisition of XO Communications

Senate Democrats’ letter to President Trump calls for action against the off-shoring of American call center jobs

Senate Democrats’ letter to President Trump calls for action against the off-shoring of American call center jobs

30 Jan, 2017

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Senate Democrats’ letter to President Trump calls for action against the off-shoring of American call center jobs

The letter calls for President Trump to take executive action and for the White House to support soon-to-be-introduced call center legislation to help protect and bring call center jobs back to the United States.

Senate Democrats’ letter to President Trump calls for action against the off-shoring of American call center jobs

AT&T workers mobilize for fair contract, good jobs

AT&T workers mobilize for fair contract, good jobs

27 Jan, 2017

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AT&T workers mobilize for fair contract, good jobs

There has been little progress on issue like the outsourcing of call center jobs overseas, stagnant pay, rising healthcare costs, and greater reliance on wireless retail stores not owned by AT&T.

AT&T workers mobilize for fair contract, good jobs

Democratic infrastructure plan includes $20 billion for broadband

Democratic infrastructure plan includes $20 billion for broadband

26 Jan, 2017

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Democratic infrastructure plan includes $20 billion for broadband

The OECD ranks the US 16th in the world in terms of broadband access and 12th in terms of average broadband speed. The public money from this infrastructure plan would help close the digital divide and foster digital equality.

Democratic infrastructure plan includes $20 billion for broadband

CWA statement on new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

CWA statement on new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

23 Jan, 2017

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CWA statement on new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

"We look to Chairman Pai to promote policies that encourage quality jobs and investment in broadband infrastructure to all Americans, protect an Open Internet, and preserve a diverse media that is so essential to our democracy."

CWA statement on new FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Tech workers protest Peter Thiel’s Palantir to protect immigrants

Tech workers protest Peter Thiel’s Palantir to protect immigrants

23 Jan, 2017

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Tech workers protest Peter Thiel’s Palantir to protect immigrants

Workers are concerned that the company could help the Trump administration collect data on immigrants, ultimately allowing the new administration to keep some of its most draconian campaign promises.

Tech workers protest Peter Thiel’s Palantir to protect immigrants