http://www.cwa-union.org The latest CWA Union News. {weblog_language} Copyright {gmt_date format="%Y"} {gmt_date format="%Y-%m-%dT%H:%i:%s%Q"} http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_seeks_conditions_on_verizon_bid_for_cable_spectrum/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_seeks_conditions_on_verizon_bid_for_cable_spectrum/ CWA calls for specific conditions to ensure competition, protect consumer choice and promote good jobs in Verizon's spectrum bid. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, CenturyLink 2012-02-21T22:33:19+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/emarq_centurylink_techs_join_cwa_in_florida/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/emarq_centurylink_techs_join_cwa_in_florida/ Embarq/CenturyLink technicians from Winter Park, Fla., won CWA Local 3176 representation, following a Jan. 27 decision by the National Labor Relations Board that their 60-59 election victory should stand. Bargaining/Companies, CenturyLink 2012-02-09T14:44:02+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_supports_new_bi-partisan_call_center_jobs_legislation/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_supports_new_bi-partisan_call_center_jobs_legislation/ The Communications Workers of America is strongly backing new, bi-partisan legislation introduced in the House of Representatives today that would ban federal grants and loans to corporations who move U.S. call center jobs overseas. CWA represents 700,000 workers in telecommunications and other sectors; more than 150,000 are customer service professionals. Call Center Bill, Customer Service, Legislative Issues, Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Telecommunications, AT&T Mobility, AT&T, Unity@Verizon, CenturyLink, United at Frontier 2011-12-07T21:01:57+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/customer_service_professionals_month_recognizes_workers_in_a_tough_professi/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/customer_service_professionals_month_recognizes_workers_in_a_tough_professi/ October is Customer Service Professionals month and the start of a major campaign to focus attention on the issues facing customer service and call center workers. Customer Service, Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, Legislative Issues, Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, AT&T Mobility, AT&T, CenturyLink, United at Frontier 2011-10-04T14:34:35+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_fcc_vote_moves_u.s._forward_on_broadband/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_fcc_vote_moves_u.s._forward_on_broadband/ The FCC Chairman gives a shout out to CWA as the Commission votes to adopt open Internet rules. Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T, CenturyLink 2010-12-21T19:03:59+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/centurylink-qwest_merger_update/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/centurylink-qwest_merger_update/ 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. Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2010-09-28T20:49:35+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/centurylink_behind_schedule_on_embarq_integration/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/centurylink_behind_schedule_on_embarq_integration/ CWA Telecommunications Vice President Jimmy Gurganus submitted testimony to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, outlining potential risks surrounding the proposed CenturyLink-Qwest Communications acquisition. Telecom Policy, CenturyLink 2010-08-26T13:43:12+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/statement_by_cwa_on_the_proposed_verizon_google_agreement_and_legislat/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/statement_by_cwa_on_the_proposed_verizon_google_agreement_and_legislat/ Today's announcement by Verizon and Google shows consensus is possible to preserve an open Internet and build out a 21st century broadband network. Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T, CenturyLink 2010-08-09T22:05:37+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_update_on_centurylink_qwest_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_update_on_centurylink_qwest_merger/ 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. Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2010-07-06T22:16:32+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/news_roundup_the_latest_on_centurylink_and_qwest/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/news_roundup_the_latest_on_centurylink_and_qwest/ 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... Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2010-06-29T17:51:47+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/whats_the_latest_on_the_century_link_qwest_proposed_acquisition/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/whats_the_latest_on_the_century_link_qwest_proposed_acquisition/ 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. Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2010-06-28T12:44:07+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/more_information_about_the_qwest_centurylink_deal/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/more_information_about_the_qwest_centurylink_deal/ 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. CenturyLink 2010-04-28T21:27:32+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/CWA_Qwest-CenturyLink_Deal_Must_Focus_on_Jobs_Investment_in_High_Speed/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/CWA_Qwest-CenturyLink_Deal_Must_Focus_on_Jobs_Investment_in_High_Speed/ 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. Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2010-04-22T14:50:35+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_employment_security_investment_in_high_speed_broadband_must_be_par/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_employment_security_investment_in_high_speed_broadband_must_be_par/ CWA's focus in the Qwest-CenturyLink deal will be the employment security of our members and Investment in high speed broadband. Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, CenturyLink 2010-04-22T12:40:41+00:00