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Pro-Labor Progressives Should Support The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

Pro-Labor Progressives Should Support The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

24 Jun, 2011

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Pro-Labor Progressives Should Support The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

Why should progressives care about the proposed merger of AT&T with T-Mobile? Because AT&T is the ONLY unionized wireless company in the country and the merger would ensure that 20,000+ T-Mobile workers would have the chance to join the 43,000 currently unionized AT&T Mobility employees with decent wages and legal protections on the job.

Pro-Labor Progressives Should Support The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

CWA: The Facts Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

CWA: The Facts Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

22 Jun, 2011

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CWA: The Facts Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

Final FCC comments filing deadline offers opportunity to review positives of the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, including expanding broadband access and benefits to consumers and workers.

CWA: The Facts Support AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

Rep. Matsui Introduces Universal Service Fund Reform Bill

Rep. Matsui Introduces Universal Service Fund Reform Bill

20 Jun, 2011

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Rep. Matsui Introduces Universal Service Fund Reform Bill

Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) has re-introduced her bill that would require the FCC to fund pilot programs providing subsidies to low-income households to purchase broadband service, supported by the Universal Service Fund.

Rep. Matsui Introduces Universal Service Fund Reform Bill

COAT Adds Its Support For AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

COAT Adds Its Support For AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

20 Jun, 2011

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COAT Adds Its Support For AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

The Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT) spoke out in favor of the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, noting that it fully expects the new entity to continue AT&T's commitment to products and services for people with disabilities and to expand those programs to T-Mobile's customers after the merger.

COAT Adds Its Support For AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

California Public Utilities Commission Votes to Launch Investigation of AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

California Public Utilities Commission Votes to Launch Investigation of AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

20 Jun, 2011

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California Public Utilities Commission Votes to Launch Investigation of AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently considered whether it would be necessary to launch a fact-finding investigation into the proposed merger between AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile. The Commission voted three to two in favor of launching an investigation, and will submit its findings to the FCC as part of that agency's review of the merger.

California Public Utilities Commission Votes to Launch Investigation of AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

White House Rural Council to Address Digital Divide

White House Rural Council to Address Digital Divide

20 Jun, 2011

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White House Rural Council to Address Digital Divide

A new White House program seeks to increase opportunities in rural communities across America. The White House Rural Council, formally announced earlier this month, will address the challenges facing rural businesses, organizations, and families.

White House Rural Council to Address Digital Divide