CWA Members Educate Legislators About the AT&T/Lumen Deal

Nearly 100 members of CWA Local 7019 took action to protect their jobs, their customers, and their communities last week in light of the proposed sale of Lumen to AT&T. After an all-hands-on-deck meeting called by CWA Local 7019 President Ron Fagan, members made more than 120 contacts with state legislators requesting in-person meetings, pushing back against AT&T corporate spin, and demanding accountability. Members made clear the real risks, especially to rural communities where reliable service is already in jeopardy.

CWA workers have built, maintained, and improved communications networks that Arizona families and businesses rely on. The deal threatens to increase outsourcing of this critical work, potentially jeopardizing not only service quality but also the good union jobs that sustain Arizona communities.

This legislative effort was led by CWA Local 7019 member and Broadband Technician Bert Boutin with support from CWA District 7 staff and the CWA Local 7019 Political Committee. In a statement from the team, they expressed their gratitude, saying, “CWA remains committed to this fight. We thank every member who stepped up to make their voices heard. Together, we are stronger—and together, we will protect the future of our work.”

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