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CWA: FCC Decision on Big Cable Deal Will Kill Jobs, Harm Consumers
The FCC's unanimous vote on the Big Cable deal will kill jobs and hurt consumers.
ICYMI: One Customer's Frustrations with Verizon Overseas Call Centers a Lens at Larger Problems
A letter published in this weekend's Washington Post highlights one customer's frustrations with Verizon in the aftermath of a major storm in the Washington, DC, area this summer. The letter follows on the heels of local reports detailing Verizon's mismanagement of restoring 9-1-1 emergency services, while Verizon technicians worked more than 12 hours a day to return those vital services to the northern Virginia communities in the aftermath of the storm.
CWA Members at Two AT&T Units Ratify New Contracts
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In two separate contract ratification votes, members of the Communications Workers of America approved new contracts at AT&T Midwest and AT&T Legacy.
CWA: Justice Department Decision on Verizon-Big Cable Deal Destroys Competition, Jobs
The U.S. Justice Department?s decision today to approve the Verizon Wireless-Big Cable deal is exactly the wrong one for workers, consumers and communities. The result is a massive Verizon Wireless/cable/content monopoly, job cuts, higher prices, and fewer choices.
Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen On Verizon-CWA-IBEW Labor Talks
The following statement was issued tonight by the Federal Mediation and Concillation Service: As of this date, the parties now have been engaged in intensive negotiations for three weeks under the auspices of myself and Director of Mediation Services John Pinto. As previously reported, progress continues to be made, but, again, a number of core issues remain to be resolved. Pursuant to the mediators' recommendation, the parties have agreed to continue their negotiations until concluded.