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D.C. OPC Files Petition Seeking Comprehensive Review of Verizon's Quality of Service
News
August 31, 2011
In response to consumer concerns throughout the District, on August 26, 2011, OPC filed a petition asking the DC Public Service Commission to convene a comprehensive review of Verizon DC's quality of service. "We have received numerous complaints from consumers in Wards 4, 6, and other areas, including complaints forwarded to OPC from Council members' offices relating consumer frustration with poor quality service and restoration response," said People's Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye.
CWA: DOJ Lawsuit to Block AT&T/T-Mobile Merger is Wrong Decision
Press Release
In today?s sinking economy, where millions of Americans are looking for work, the DOJ has filed suit to block a merger that will create as many as 96,000 quality jobs. In the U.S., where too many Americans, especially in rural areas, don?t have access to the tools of Internet technology, the DOJ is looking to block a plan to build out high speed wireless access to 97 percent of the country should be opposed.
AT&T Will Return 5,000 Jobs to U.S. on Completion of AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
Press Release
Breaking: AT&T will bring back a net 5,000 quality wireless jobs to the U.S. and commits to no job losses for call center workers at AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA.
6171 Windstream Contract
News
August 26, 2011
On August 22, 2011 a ratification vote count was conducted and the 6171 Windstream contract covering workers in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas was ratified overwhelmingly.
CNNMoney Reports: Unions Fight for Survival
News
August 25, 2011
As 45,000 Verizon workers go back to work, CNNMoney talks to one family who's been fighting for the labor movement for forty years.