New report: Over 90 percent of ‘authorized retail’ workers at leading telecom carriers report wage theft; nearly three quarters make less than $16 an hour

New report: Over 90 percent of ‘authorized retail’ workers at leading telecom carriers report wage theft; nearly three quarters make less than $16 an hour

07 Mar, 2023

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New report: Over 90 percent of ‘authorized retail’ workers at leading telecom carriers report wage theft; nearly three quarters make less than $16 an hour

CWA and the National Employment Law Project find outsourcing of stores by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon lead to unstable wages, fraudulent sales practices, poor customer service, and more.

New report: Over 90 percent of ‘authorized retail’ workers at leading telecom carriers report wage theft; nearly three quarters make less than $16 an hour

FCC report offers recommendations on preventing digital discrimination

FCC report offers recommendations on preventing digital discrimination

06 Dec, 2022

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FCC report offers recommendations on preventing digital discrimination

CWA was one of the public interest organizations that served on the working group, along with other industry, government, community, and higher education representatives.

FCC report offers recommendations on preventing digital discrimination

CWA exposes Frontier Communications’ dangerous use of subcontractors in an ad campaign

CWA exposes Frontier Communications’ dangerous use of subcontractors in an ad campaign

04 Dec, 2022

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CWA exposes Frontier Communications’ dangerous use of subcontractors in an ad campaign

Just over a year after emerging from bankruptcy, Frontier is increasingly outsourcing good union jobs to irresponsible subcontracting companies, putting public safety at risk.

CWA exposes Frontier Communications’ dangerous use of subcontractors in an ad campaign

CWA launches new and expanded apprenticeship and training initiatives, millions in investments to grow and diversify workforce ahead of nationwide broadband expansion

CWA launches new and expanded apprenticeship and training initiatives, millions in investments to grow and diversify workforce ahead of nationwide broadband expansion

04 Dec, 2022

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CWA launches new and expanded apprenticeship and training initiatives, millions in investments to grow and diversify workforce ahead of nationwide broadband expansion

Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Talent Pipeline Challenge, CWA has secured new partnerships with employers and industry associations, including NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, AT&T, and more, opening doors to training opportunities and new job pathways.

CWA launches new and expanded apprenticeship and training initiatives, millions in investments to grow and diversify workforce ahead of nationwide broadband expansion

NLRB orders T-Mobile to disband illegal workplace organization

NLRB orders T-Mobile to disband illegal workplace organization

04 Dec, 2022

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NLRB orders T-Mobile to disband illegal workplace organization

T-Mobile’s illegal attempt to undermine worker organizing at the company is just one in a string of labor law violations at the company, which merged with Sprint in 2020. Throughout the merger process, CWA raised concerns about the impact of the merger on workers and consumers, particularly the effect of store closures on jobs and wages.

NLRB orders T-Mobile to disband illegal workplace organization

NLRB alleges Verizon violated law in Washington, as retail workers in Illinois vote to form a union with CWA

NLRB alleges Verizon violated law in Washington, as retail workers in Illinois vote to form a union with CWA

04 Dec, 2022

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NLRB alleges Verizon violated law in Washington, as retail workers in Illinois vote to form a union with CWA

The NLRB issued a formal complaint alleging Verizon violated the law by illegally firing Jesse Mason, a former Seattle area Verizon Wireless Specialist for engaging in union activity earlier this year.

NLRB alleges Verizon violated law in Washington, as retail workers in Illinois vote to form a union with CWA