Workers Rights Update
CWA members are joining other workers at actions outside of all 100 U.S. Senators' offices this week to urge them to pass the PRO Act.
Communications Workers of America Launches ‘Build Broadband Better’ Campaign to Ensure Affordability and Widespread Deployment by Qualified Union Workers
(CWA) has launched the “Build Broadband Better” campaign to ensure that the funding results in affordable, reliable broadband for all Americans and creates good union jobs.
Education, Telecom and Service Worker Unions Urge Biden to Appoint Rosenworcel Permanent Chair of Federal Communications Commission
This week, leaders of five prominent labor unions sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to appoint Jessica Rosenworcel permanent Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Biden named Rosenworcel Acting Chair in January.
CWA Members in Minnesota Fight CenturyLink/Lumen’s Attempt to Eliminate Service Quality and Call Answering Time Requirements
Service quality rules protect customers, particularly those in areas where the company has failed to deploy fiber.
FCC Acting Chairwoman Discusses Broadband With CWA Members
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel held a virtual fireside chat to discuss how the FCC is addressing the pressing need for affordable, reliable broadband service.
Building Better Broadband Update
Join us on June 29 at 7:30 pm ET for a virtual fireside chat with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
Reminder: Join Us Saturday to Celebrate Juneteenth
Join us on Saturday, June 19, at 1:30 pm ET, for a virtual event to celebrate Juneteenth.
Discuss Broadband With FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Join us on June 29 at 7:30 pm ET for a virtual fireside chat.
With Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Promising Nationwide Broadband Access and Good Jobs, Communications Workers of America Launches Multi-State Effort to Regulate Broadband, Close Digital Divide
CWA has launched an ambitious multi-state effort to pass state legislation that would establish public utility commission oversight of broadband in public safety, network resiliency and consumer protection.
You Shouldn’t Need to Run a $10,000 Ad to Get Quality Internet Access
This week at a congressional hearing, CWA President Chris Shelton testified on the failure of telecom companies to upgrade their networks and called on Congress to take action to expand broadband access.
CWA Applauds Appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as Interim FCC Chair
With the appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as the interim chair of the Federal Communications Commision, Joe Biden has turned to an experienced leader with a steady hand.
Biden Inaugural Event Features CWA Member
CWA Local 3204 member Adonis Brevard was featured in a virtual event hosted by Biden's Presidential Inaugural Committee.
CWA Calls on Teleperformance to Ensure Worker Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Teleperformance is the world's largest call center service provider, operating in 80 countries and providing services to some of the largest brands and companies on the planet, including AT&T.
Combating Misinformation About 5G Networks
According to a new policy brief from Local Progress, the telecommunications industry has used misleading messaging to push cities to deploy 5G networks.
CWAers Rally Around Joe Biden's Plan to Push Companies to Build Out Broadband with Union Workers
On Wednesday, CWA members participated in a town hall centered around the need for federal funding for broadband.
Many Americans Still Don't Have Internet Access — Congress Must Help
The nation is facing challenges as the digital divide has been thrown into the spotlight during the pandemic.
CWA Urges New Mexico Supreme Court to Uphold State Oversight of CenturyLink
In February, the NMPRC approved a hearing examiner's recommendation to reject CenturyLink's claim that it should be exempt from regulation.
CWA Exposes AT&T's Failures on Broadband and Good Jobs
New reports that expose how AT&T has left communities without access to next-generation fiber networks and eliminated good jobs received wide media and political attention this week.
New Reports Detail How Telecoms Companies Like AT&T are Failing to Provide Broadband and Good Jobs
3 new reports released today by the Communications Workers of America, the Economic Policy Institute, and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance describe how profit-driven corporations have left communities without access to next-generation fiber networks and eliminated good jobs, with a spotlight on AT&T.
Keep Getting Out the Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
The votes that we cast as union members will be crucial in ensuring we have pro-labor candidates elected at the local and state levels, all the way up to the White House.
CWA President Chris Shelton to Introduce FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel at NCL Annual Awards
The National Consumers League is recognizing FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel's contribution to consumer and worker rights with the 2020 Trumpeter Award.
How We Can Fix Our Broken Senate
The House of Representatives has passed hundreds of bills that would help working families, but Mitch McConnell has blocked them all.
Nokia Bargaining Report #71
The Bargaining Team met with the Company Bargaining team this morning to further our discussion on the future of the bargaining unit.
On Tuesday, Join the #SaveThePostOffice Day of Action
On Tuesday, postal workers and union members will take action across America with one clear message – #SaveThePostOffice.