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FCC adopts Open Internet rules, reclassifies broadband Internet access as Title II

FCC adopts Open Internet rules, reclassifies broadband Internet access as Title II

26 Feb, 2015

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FCC adopts Open Internet rules, reclassifies broadband Internet access as Title II

After many months of heated, contentious debate, the FCC adopted new Open Internet rules on a 3-2 vote, but the debate over net neutrality is not over.

FCC adopts Open Internet rules, reclassifies broadband Internet access as Title II

Advanced age + low income and lack of education = offline

Advanced age + low income and lack of education = offline

26 Feb, 2015

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Advanced age + low income and lack of education = offline

Two Benton Foundation authors combined 2014 Pew Internet survey data on age, income and education to closely examine Internet use among seniors.

Advanced age + low income and lack of education = offline

Facebook drivers vote union, get wage raise, benefits

Facebook drivers vote union, get wage raise, benefits

26 Feb, 2015

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Facebook drivers vote union, get wage raise, benefits

Last week, Silicon Valley Facebook drivers approved a contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, raising wages and adding vacation, sick leave and family healthcare.

Facebook drivers vote union, get wage raise, benefits

CWA and IBEW settle strike at FairPoint Communications

CWA and IBEW settle strike at FairPoint Communications

22 Feb, 2015

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CWA and IBEW settle strike at FairPoint Communications

After months on the picket lines, New England CWA and IBEW workers will vote on a new Fairpoint contract.

CWA and IBEW settle strike at FairPoint Communications

California Comcast-Time Warner merger review seeks strong consumer protections

California Comcast-Time Warner merger review seeks strong consumer protections

22 Feb, 2015

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California Comcast-Time Warner merger review seeks strong consumer protections

Last week, in his review of the proposed Comcast/Time Warner merger, California Public Utilities Commission Judge Karl Bemesderfer recommended strong conditions to protect consumers.

California Comcast-Time Warner merger review seeks strong consumer protections

Apple?s mixed labor record

Apple?s mixed labor record

21 Feb, 2015

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Apple?s mixed labor record

Recently, Apple released its latest Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, and it reveals a major problem with coerced or 'bonded' labor.

Apple?s mixed labor record