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FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

09 Aug, 2015

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FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

The auction rules carefully balance multiple congressional objectives to encourage broadcaster participation, maximize auction revenue, conduct a fair and open auction, and promote competition.

FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

05 Aug, 2015

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Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

Private sector initiatives like Comcast?s Internet Essentials and AT&T?s commitment to offer affordable options are steps in the right direction to reduce the economic barriers to broadband access. But less than half of households in the lowest-income quintile have Internet at home.

Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

CWA, Frontier Communications reach agreement

CWA, Frontier Communications reach agreement

02 Aug, 2015

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CWA, Frontier Communications reach agreement

CWA Districts 9 and 6 reached agreements with Frontier Communications to extend current collective bargaining agreements and add more than 200 new union jobs in California, Texas, and Missouri. Frontier also committed to a 100% U.S.-based workforce.

CWA, Frontier Communications reach agreement

Google Express workers seek union

Google Express workers seek union

02 Aug, 2015

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Google Express workers seek union

More than 140 warehouse and shipping workers have asked the Teamsters to represent them in negotiations for better wages, safer working conditions, and fairer employment agreements.

Google Express workers seek union

CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract

CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract

02 Aug, 2015

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CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract

Verizon refuses to build out FiOS to many underserved communities up and down the East Coast, and has abandoned upkeep of the traditional landline network, leading to extensive service problems for consumers. In these negotiations, the union members? interest is linked directly to the public interest, since our jobs involve maintaining quality service on traditional landlines and building and servicing Verizon?s state of the art FiOS broadband network.

CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract

NY mayors join CWA at bargaining table, tell Verizon stop stalling on FiOS

NY mayors join CWA at bargaining table, tell Verizon stop stalling on FiOS

31 Jul, 2015

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NY mayors join CWA at bargaining table, tell Verizon stop stalling on FiOS

A group of New York mayors joined CWA in contract negotiations with Verizon, calling on the company to expand its FiOS service to their cities.

NY mayors join CWA at bargaining table, tell Verizon stop stalling on FiOS