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

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

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

13 Jun, 2022

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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

Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

13 Jun, 2022

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Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

OFS workers are highly skilled, and the labor-intensive nature of their work can be incredibly dangerous. However, the starting rate for new employees remains as low as $16 an hour and OFS uses a two-tier wage system.

Fiber-optic workers at OFS Fitel picket over low pay, dangerous working conditions ahead of contract expiration

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

13 Jun, 2022

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CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement

Ground-breaking agreement will enable a new approach to corporate-union engagement after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard closes.

CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality agreement