New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

31 Jul, 2022

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New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

CTC Technology & Energy finds cost, sustainability of fiber-to-the-premises networks outweigh fixed wireless amid nationwide broadband buildout.

New report exposes cost and quality drawbacks of fixed wireless technologies in delivering broadband to rural communities

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

31 Jul, 2022

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Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

The win highlights pay transparency and wage theft issues facing Google temporary, vendor, and contract workers.

Google contract workers with Artech win thousands in back pay

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

31 Jul, 2022

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AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

The new contract covers 13,000 retail workers, customer service representatives, and technicians in 36 states and the District of Columbia.

AT&T Wireless workers win substantial wage increases, jobs security and privacy commitments in new agreement

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

31 Jul, 2022

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Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

The comments ask the FCC to begin a robust data collection process, create an Office of Civil Rights, set up a dedicated complaint process, and for the Commission to address all forms of discrimination, not just intentional discrimination by traditional broadband providers.

Labor and public interest advocates urge FCC to adopt strong rules against digital discrimination

CWA members at Frontier Communications in California participate in an unfair labor practice strike to protest the company’s retaliation against workers

CWA members at Frontier Communications in California participate in an unfair labor practice strike to protest the company’s retaliation against workers

13 Jun, 2022

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CWA members at Frontier Communications in California participate in an unfair labor practice strike to protest the company’s retaliation against workers

After repeated incidents and multiple grievance filings, the members walked off the job in protest. As a result of the strike, the supervisor has been temporarily suspended.

CWA members at Frontier Communications in California participate in an unfair labor practice strike to protest the company’s retaliation against workers

QualTek tower climbers vote to join CWA

QualTek tower climbers vote to join CWA

13 Jun, 2022

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QualTek tower climbers vote to join CWA

Dubbed “the most dangerous job in America,” tower climbing involves scaling towers to perform inspections and tests, handle repairs, and install equipment ranging from antennas, amplifiers, and fiber optic cable, to lighting systems. The major carriers who build and own the towers often farm out the maintenance work to contractors like Qualtek.

QualTek tower climbers vote to join CWA