Sep 28, 2010
There is still a need to raise our concerns in a public way. Local Presidents should write letters to elected officials and/or submit letters to the editor of the local newspaper. If you need copies of the materials previously sent out, please contact your Vice President or staff rep.
Aug 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.
Aug 9, 2010
Today's announcement by Verizon and Google shows consensus is possible to preserve an open Internet and build out a 21st century broadband network.
Jul 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.
Jun 29, 2010
Read the latest news on CenturyLink and Qwest.
By being named to Bloomberg BusinessWeek's Tech 100, CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) profile has risen above its small independent ILEC roots. Bloomberg's designation comes only two months after CenturyLink gained a spot on Fortune 500's largest U.S. companies list...
Jun 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.
Apr 28, 2010
We continue to have questions about the Qwest/CenturyLink deal. It's important that this deal work for communities and workers, not just Wall Street.
Apr 22, 2010
CenturyLink has announced plans to buy Qwest Communications in an all-stock deal. CWA has stressed that in its discussions with management of both companies, we will focus on the employment security and rights of our members and continued critical investment in high speed broadband.
Apr 22, 2010
CWA's focus in the Qwest-CenturyLink deal will be the employment security of our members and Investment in high speed broadband.
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