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CenturyLink Behind Schedule on Embarq Integration

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August 26, 2010
CWA Telecommunications Vice President Jimmy Gurganus submitted testimony to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, outlining potential risks surrounding the proposed CenturyLink-Qwest Communications acquisition.

CWA Update on CenturyLink/Qwest Merger

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July 6, 2010
CWA leaders met with representatives from Qwest and CenturyLink on June 24 to express concerns about the potential merger of the two corporations and the impact of the merger on CWA bargaining unit members at both companies. The meeting, originally scheduled for 3 hours, extended for the entire day. Though there is no specific progress to report, the parties agreed to continue discussions through the coming weeks.

What's the Latest on the Century Link/Qwest Proposed Acquisition?

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June 28, 2010

An acquisition between CenturyLink and Qwest Communications is in the works. CWA has raised a number of questions about the impact on our jobs, our bargaining rights, investment, quality service and communities. CWA is meeting with management of both companies; those discussions will continue as part of our effort to negotiate safeguards. Here are some flyers to distribute answering some questions workers may have.