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

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

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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
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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

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QualTek tower climbers vote to join CWA
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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

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New report exposes Google Fiber contractors, reinforces union workers as the safest option
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New report exposes Google Fiber contractors, reinforces union workers as the safest option

The report, “What Lies Beneath,” focuses on Google Fiber, a high-profile company that relies heavily on contractors, and offers a deep dive into contracted out work.

New report exposes Google Fiber contractors, reinforces union workers as the safest option