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AT&T, DC AG settle overcharging lawsuit for $1.5 million

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia alleged that AT&T overcharged District taxpayers millions of dollars by failing to comply with its long-term contract for cell phone and Internet services.

GAO finds transparency, accountability issues in FCC’s Hurricane Maria response

The Government Accountability Office found that unclear federal guidance on FCC's role in disaster response might have caused confusion and delays.

CWA members build skills to advocate for broadband buildout and good jobs

Participants discussed how public education, lobbying, and media attention can help ensure that high-speed internet connections are built where they are most needed, that corporations are held accountable for providing high quality service, and that the funds support good, union jobs in our communities.

More carriers likely involved in Lifeline fraud, says FCC’s Inspector General

Lifeline is a beneficial federal program that provides low-income Americans access to free or affordable phone and broadband services.

Negotiations begin for thousands of CWA-Represented AT&T Southwest Mobility workers

With CWA’s contract with AT&T Southwest Mobility set to expire on February 21, members are ready to fight for their fair share of record-breaking profits.

Wireless carriers illegally disclosed customer location data, FCC concludes

“It’s chilling to consider what a black market could do with this data,” said FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.

District Court decision to approve T-Mobile merger puts jobs at risk

If merger moves forward T-Mobile must respect workers’ freedom to organize.

AT&T continues to break its promises to workers and customers

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AT&T has cut over 37,000 jobs since the Tax Cut and Jobs Act went into effect two years ago.

CWA members win call center job protections in New Jersey

New Jersey CWA members held numerous lobby days to push state elected officials to pass legislation protecting call center jobs.

CWA urges FCC to deny sale of AT&T Mobility units to Liberty Latin America

The transaction as currently structured threatens considerable harm to the public interest by endangering potentially hundreds of jobs, harming workers and threatening service quality.

Who’s building our 5G? In new franchise agreements, NYC leads the way on worker safety and corporate transparency

NYC finalized its franchise agreements with providers setting the lease terms for wireless companies looking to install equipment on public property. For the first time, the City included worker safety transparency requirements that require companies to provide annual reports on subcontracting and safety policies.

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