CWA Statement on CPUC Approval of T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

While the conditions that the California Public Utilities Commission has imposed, including a commitment that the new T-Mobile hire at least 1,000 new employees at a planned customer experience center in Fresno county, are a step in the right direction, we are still very concerned about the job loss and wage reductions that are likely to result from the T-Mobile/Sprint merger.

Recent retail store closures, prior to the COVID-19 crisis, only heighten our skepticism about T-Mobile’s promises on jobs.

Regulators’ responsibility does not end with this approval. They must hold the new T-Mobile accountable for the promises that they have made to workers and consumers.

We will continue to support workers and T-Mobile and across the wireless industry who are fighting to improve their working conditions and have a voice on the job.

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