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This is What Fast Means
Press Release
AT&T's 'gigapower' fiber network is world changing. It means good jobs for CWA members and other workers, and will connect consumers, businesses and communities with speeds that are 100 times faster.
CWA Statement on the UAW withdrawing objections to the Volkswagen Election
Press Release
The Communications Workers of America stands with the United Auto Workers today as that union drops its objections to the NLRB representation election at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.
NLRB Takes 'Extraordinary Action' to Consolidate Complaints Against T-Mobile US
In an extraordinary decision, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board has moved to consolidate recent unfair labor practice complaints that have been brought against T-Mobile US. The telecommunications company has been cited for its relentless and escalating attempts over the past 10 years to stop workers from obtaining union representation.
CWA Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on McCutcheon v. FEC
Four years ago, the court?s Citizens United decision opened the floodgates to unlimited corporate spending in our elections. Today, the court?s 5-4 decision struck down aggregate contribution limits, so that one super-wealthy donor can now inject up to $3.6 million into our politics to candidates and parties -- shattering one of the remaining campaign finance laws on the books.
Sprint May Owe $4.5 Million To Laid Off Call Center Workers
Sprint may owe up to $4.5 million in back pay to 1,440 workers laid off in March without the 60 days? notice required by federal and state laws. The workers may also be eligible for Sprint employee benefits through May 17 under the laws. Sprint announced the call center layoffs on March 18, and said the jobs would end March 25, with pay through April 8.