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/nine_upstate_new_york_mayors_tell_fcc_doj_verizon_wireless_big_cable_deal_h/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/nine_upstate_new_york_mayors_tell_fcc_doj_verizon_wireless_big_cable_deal_h/ In a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the mayors of nine upstate New York cities – Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland, Elmira, Kingston, Syracuse, Troy, and Utica —expressed deep concern today that the secretive deal between Verizon Wireless and some of the nation’s largest cable companies would have a devastating impact on their communities. Telecom Policy 2012-05-16T18:22:39+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_applauds_fcc_decision_to_stop_the_clock_on_verizon_wireless_big_ca/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_applauds_fcc_decision_to_stop_the_clock_on_verizon_wireless_big_ca/ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Communications Workers of America supports the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to “stop the clock” on its review of a proposed deal between Verizon Wireless and large cable operators, noting the action is an important step forward in assuring full disclosure of the potential impact on consumers and the prices they would pay. Legislative Issues, Telecom Policy, 2011 Verizon Bargaining 2012-05-01T20:00:15+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/verizon_wireless_time_warner_snub_regulators_move_forward_with_anticompetit/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/verizon_wireless_time_warner_snub_regulators_move_forward_with_anticompetit/ Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable have publicly snubbed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by implementing a portion of their proposed joint marketing deal even though the DOJ and FCC are still reviewing the transaction, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) said today. In December, 2011, Verizon Wireless and the nation’s largest cable companies (Time Warner, Comcast, Cox, and Bright House Networks) announced a deal in which Verizon Wireless will purchase $3.9 billion in wireless spectrum from the cable companies and at the same time enter into joint marketing agreements to promote, market, and sell each other’s products and services. The U.S. Department of Justice and the FCC are currently reviewing this transaction. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-04-13T20:09:28+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/fcc_action_on_verizon_wireless_spectrum_deal_a_good_start/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/fcc_action_on_verizon_wireless_spectrum_deal_a_good_start/ CWA called the FCC's action requiring Verizon Wireless and four cable giants to remove redactions from some filing documents a good first step. Telecom Policy 2012-03-09T01:04:16+00:00 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/cwa_study_exposes_overseas_call_center_risks_to_personal_information/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_study_exposes_overseas_call_center_risks_to_personal_information/ New report spotlights the risk of fraud at overseas call centers and the lack of legal safeguards to protect consumer personal information. Legislative Issues, Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2011-12-15T16:10:22+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_todays_jobless_report_shows_real_need_for_job_creating_mergers_like_att/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_todays_jobless_report_shows_real_need_for_job_creating_mergers_like_att/ Our government should address anti-trust concerns as part of the AT&T/T-Mobile deal and move to seize the real opportunity of increased jobs, investment and economic development. Legislative Issues, Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Legislation and Politics, Telecom Policy 2011-12-02T18:35:58+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/fcc_makes_wrong_decision_on_att_t-mobile_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/fcc_makes_wrong_decision_on_att_t-mobile_merger/ Today's action by the Federal Communications Commission on the AT&T/T-Mobile merger is a job killer at a time of 9 percent unemployment. Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, Legislation and Politics, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility 2011-11-22T23:33:42+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_files_response_to_critics_of_the_att_t-mobile_merger_with_the_fcc/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_files_response_to_critics_of_the_att_t-mobile_merger_with_the_fcc/ CWA recommends that the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission resolve their issues with AT&T so that the AT&T/T-Mobile merger can provide real benefits for consumers, workers, and communities. Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, Legislative Issues, Legislation and Politics, Telecom Policy, AT&T 2011-10-07T17:18:03+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/breaking_cwa_president_larry_cohen_talks_att-tmo_merger_on_the_communicator/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/breaking_cwa_president_larry_cohen_talks_att-tmo_merger_on_the_communicator/ Watch CWA President Larry Cohen talk about the politics of the AT&T/T-Mobile merger on 'The Communicators.' Legislation and Politics, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility, AT&T 2011-09-16T20:03:06+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/att_will_return_5000_jobs_to_u.s._on_completion_of_attt-mobile_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/att_will_return_5000_jobs_to_u.s._on_completion_of_attt-mobile_merger/ Breaking: AT&T will bring back a net 5,000 quality wireless jobs to the U.S. and commits to no job losses for call center workers at AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA. Customer Service, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility, AT&T 2011-08-31T10:53:22+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/global_union_movement_takes_on_t-mobile_union-busting/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/global_union_movement_takes_on_t-mobile_union-busting/ Deutsche Telekom's Annual Social Responsibility Report Conceals Union-Busting at T-Mobile USA Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, International Solidarity, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility 2011-07-05T14:02:13+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/how_broadband_will_benefit_a_green_economy/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/how_broadband_will_benefit_a_green_economy/ The Blue Green Alliance (BGA) in coordination with its members, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released an updated version of its landmark 2010 report “Networking the Green Economy,” urging policy makers to create an environment that allows for long term public and private investment in high-speed broadband to build more sustainable communities in rural and urban America. Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2011-06-30T19:51:56+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_the_facts_support_attt-mobile_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_the_facts_support_attt-mobile_merger/ Final FCC Comment Filing Deadline Offers Opportunity to Review Positives of Proposed ATT-TMO Merger, Including Expanding Broadband Access and Benefits to Consumers and Workers Committees, Civil Rights and Equity, Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility, AT&T 2011-06-21T01:22:39+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cohen_meets_with_lawmakers_on_atampt_t-mobile_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cohen_meets_with_lawmakers_on_atampt_t-mobile_merger/ On Capitol Hill this week, CWA President Larry Cohen met with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and Democratic members of the California delegation on how the AT&T/T-Mobile merger will benefit workers and consumers. Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, Democracy, Secure, Sustainable Jobs, Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T 2011-05-26T13:45:05+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_tells_fcc_to_act_quickly_to_reform_universal_service_fund/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_tells_fcc_to_act_quickly_to_reform_universal_service_fund/ A public forum in Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday, gave local leaders an opportunity to press the Federal Communications Commission to move forward on high-speed broadband. The forum was part of an FCC workshop on universal service fund reform. The FCC is looking at how to modernize the USF, established by the rewrite of the Telecommunications Act in 1996. Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2011-05-19T14:24:45+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/new_jersey_cwa-opposed_telecom_deregulation_bill_may_be_dead/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/new_jersey_cwa-opposed_telecom_deregulation_bill_may_be_dead/ Surprise dissent from Gov. Chris Christie has likely doomed, for now, a New Jersey telecom deregulation bill that CWA, the AARP, consumer groups and other allies have vigorously opposed. Legislation and Politics, Telecom Policy 2011-04-21T14:41:18+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/union_consumer_alliance_puts_brakes_on_nj_telecom_deregulation/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/union_consumer_alliance_puts_brakes_on_nj_telecom_deregulation/ A coalition of New Jersey CWA members, the AARP, Citizen Action, the League of Municipalities and other groups has succeeded in scuttling, for now, a telecom deregulation bill that would have hurt consumers, workers and quality telephone service. Legislation and Politics, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2011-03-31T13:47:50+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/t-_mobile_usa_and_att_merger_means_faster_and_more_widespread_broadband/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/t-_mobile_usa_and_att_merger_means_faster_and_more_widespread_broadband/ The acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T will mean greater access to high speed communications, especially for residents in rural communities. Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, AT&T Mobility, AT&T, Unity@Verizon 2011-03-20T19:44:15+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwaers_global_union_movement_encourages_t-mobile_women_on_international_wom/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwaers_global_union_movement_encourages_t-mobile_women_on_international_wom/ Marking the 100th annual International Women's Day on Tuesday, CWA members and union supporters around the world offered encouraging words to more than 10,000 women who work at T-Mobile USA, which is fighting its workers every step of the way as they fight to organize a union. Customer Service, Collective Bargaining Rights and Organizing, International Solidarity, Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, Civil Rights and Equity, Women 2011-03-10T14:18:47+00:00