Former Alltel Workers at AT&T Mobility Join CWA

Seeking better pay, benefits and working conditions, 85 former Alltel workers at AT&T Mobility in New Mexico have joined CWA through majority sign-up.

The workers are part of the company's statewide retail sales group. "The workers know AT&T Mobility is a union company, and they want to get the same rights and voice on the job that are enjoyed by the 43,000 other CWAers at the company," District 7 Organizing Coordinator Al Kogler said.

Alltel workers became AT&T Mobility employees through a 2009 acquisition. In New Mexico, the organizing victory more than doubles the number of the company's retail workers and technicians who are represented by CWA.