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FCC should broaden the Universal Service Fund contribution mechanism, not cap the program
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FCC should broaden the Universal Service Fund contribution mechanism, not cap the program

“There is broad agreement that the USF programs are working, and that the Commission’s proposal risks undermining their success,” wrote Brian Thorn of CWA. “Rather than cap USF funding, the Commission should reform the outdated Universal Service Fund contribution mechanisms.”

FCC should broaden the Universal Service Fund contribution mechanism, not cap the program

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CWA members return to work as negotiators strike new deal with AT&T Southeast
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CWA members return to work as negotiators strike new deal with AT&T Southeast

“CWA members’ spirit and solidarity over the last four days showed the company that we would not back down until they bargained with us in good faith,” said CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt. “This was a historic strike that showed the power that working people have when they join together.”

CWA members return to work as negotiators strike new deal with AT&T Southeast

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US, Filipino call center workers meet in Manila, demonstrate global solidarity between unions
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US, Filipino call center workers meet in Manila, demonstrate global solidarity between unions

“We came to investigate where AT&T is sending its calls. We knew a lot were going to the Philippines. What we’ve found is that AT&T is preying on workers here. They’re getting paid less than $2/hr and don’t have basic rights,” said Natalie Santiago, Executive Vice President of CWA Local 3122 in Miami, Florida.

US, Filipino call center workers meet in Manila, demonstrate global solidarity between unions

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Workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices
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Workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices

“We entered these negotiations prepared to bargain in good faith with AT&T to address our members’ concerns and to work together to find solutions,” said CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt. “Our talks have stalled because it has become clear that AT&T has not sent negotiators who have the power to make decisions so we can move forward toward a new contract.

Workers at AT&T Southeast strike over unfair labor practices

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NY regulators scrutinize service quality problems at Frontier
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NY regulators scrutinize service quality problems at Frontier

“Complaints include long repair durations and repeated out-of-service conditions, as well as Internet access and speed issues,” said Commission Chair John B. Rhodes. “Customers need the company to do better, and we will ensure that it does.”

NY regulators scrutinize service quality problems at Frontier