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/community_and_political_pressure_force_cablevision-optimum_to_rehire_the_22/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/community_and_political_pressure_force_cablevision-optimum_to_rehire_the_22/ A strong support campaign by community leaders and NYC elected officials convinced Cablevision-Optimum to rehire the 22 workers it illegally locked out and fired seven weeks ago. Telecommunications 2013-03-21T18:21:37+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_members_vote_down_tentative_contract_at_verizon_southwest/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_members_vote_down_tentative_contract_at_verizon_southwest/ Members of the Communications Workers of America at Verizon Southwest have voted down a tentative agreement. The agreement covers about 2,200 workers in Texas. The CWA bargaining team is meeting to review next steps. Bargaining/Companies, Unity@Verizon, Telecommunications 2013-03-15T17:38:30+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/enforceable_job_protections_needed_in_t-mobile-metropcs_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/enforceable_job_protections_needed_in_t-mobile-metropcs_merger/ The T-Mobile-MetroPCS merger won the Federal Communications Commission’s stamp of approval this week without even a vote. Instead, the agency’s staff approved the deal in a bureau-level decision, typically reserved for routine transactions. Telecommunications, Legislative Issues 2013-03-14T18:42:16+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_statement_on_federal_approval_of_t-mobile_metropcs_merger/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_statement_on_federal_approval_of_t-mobile_metropcs_merger/ We expect T-Mobile USA to keep its word that not only will the company grow and retain call center jobs here in the United States, but that it will do the same for network technician positions as well. T-Mobile has now said publicly that the ‘synergies model’ they shared with the Federal Communications Commission assumes no layoffs, and we’ll hold them to that. Telecommunications 2013-03-12T19:02:23+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/t-mobile_usa_and_metropcs_admit_merger_will_lead_to_job_reductions/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/t-mobile_usa_and_metropcs_admit_merger_will_lead_to_job_reductions/ In a filing on Monday with the Federal Communications Commission, the Communications Workers of America said solid evidence provided by T-Mobile to the FCC show that – absent conditions – the merged T-Mobile-MetroPCS will cut a significant number of jobs in the United States, despite claims to the contrary from T-Mobile and MetroPCS. Telecommunications 2013-03-05T15:57:33+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_executive_board_authorizes_setting_of_centurylink_strike_date/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_executive_board_authorizes_setting_of_centurylink_strike_date/ Bargaining continues at CenturyLink; CWA Executive Board authorizes setting of strike date. Customer Service, Telecommunications, CenturyLink 2013-02-14T17:20:56+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/negotiations_continue_at_att_mobility_contract_covering_22000_cwa_workers/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/negotiations_continue_at_att_mobility_contract_covering_22000_cwa_workers/ The contract covering 22,000 CWA workers at AT&T Mobility expired late Feb. 9 but has been extended while talks continue. Customer Service, Telecommunications, AT&T Mobility, 2013 AT&T Mobility Bargaining 2013-02-11T13:38:01+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/softbank_sprint_clearwire_review_must_include_build-out_requirements_addres/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/softbank_sprint_clearwire_review_must_include_build-out_requirements_addres/ The Communications Workers of America urged the Federal Communications Commission to give close scrutiny to the Softbank/Sprint/Clearwire proposed deal, especially in terms of the concentration of spectrum and the lack of specific, verifiable planned build out by the merged company. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2013-01-28T22:09:53+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_district_6_reaches_tentative_contract_with_att_southwest/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_district_6_reaches_tentative_contract_with_att_southwest/ CWA's District 6 bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Southwest. Telecommunications, AT&T, 2012 AT&T Bargaining 2012-12-21T22:00:09+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/public_interest_organizations_join_cwa_in_asking_fcc_to_weigh_job_issues_in/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/public_interest_organizations_join_cwa_in_asking_fcc_to_weigh_job_issues_in/ In comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a broad array of leading national public interest groups said the proposed joining of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS should include FCC imposed conditions that preserve and grow jobs here in the United States, as well as bring back jobs from overseas. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-12-17T20:39:41+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/the_alliance_for_employee_growth_development_the_alliance/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/the_alliance_for_employee_growth_development_the_alliance/ It is that time of year again and we really need your help! Each year The Alliance for Employee Growth and Development conducts a satisfaction survey from a sample of Alliance eligible participants from AT&T, Alcatel-Lucent, and Avaya who have participated in our programs. Telecommunications 2012-11-26T20:30:00+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_telecommunications_technologies_conference_2013/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_telecommunications_technologies_conference_2013/ Next years conference will be held in San Diego, Ca at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, January 11 - January 15, 2013. Telecommunications 2012-11-26T20:23:08+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/communications_workers_of_america_asks_fcc_to_weigh_job_issues_in_proposed_/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/communications_workers_of_america_asks_fcc_to_weigh_job_issues_in_proposed_/ In comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Communications Workers of America (CWA) said the proposed joining of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS presents the FCC with a golden opportunity to preserve and grow jobs here in the United States, jobs that would otherwise continue to head to foreign shores. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-11-26T20:15:55+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/nathan_newman_joins_cwa_speed_matters_blogging_team/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/nathan_newman_joins_cwa_speed_matters_blogging_team/ The Communications Workers of America (CWA) today announced national telecommunications policy expert Nathan Newman has joined its popular Speed Matters campaign as a guest blogger. Telecommunications 2012-10-22T17:22:30+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_possible_deal_between_t-mobile_and_pcs_metro_means_more_jobs_loss_decli/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_possible_deal_between_t-mobile_and_pcs_metro_means_more_jobs_loss_decli/ The Communications Workers of America expressed serious concern tonight as rumors swirled around a potential link up between T-Mobile USA and Metro PCS. Discussions are ongoing but it seems that Deutsche Telekom is looking to use the proposed deal as a way to monetize T-Mobile USA and potentially sell assets over time. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-10-03T14:24:50+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_members_at_two_att_units_ratify_new_contracts/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_members_at_two_att_units_ratify_new_contracts/ In two separate contract ratification votes, members of the Communications Workers of America approved new contracts at AT&T Midwest and AT&T Legacy. Telecommunications, AT&T, 2012 AT&T Bargaining 2012-08-17T16:34:09+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/doj_decision_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_destroys_competition_jobs/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/doj_decision_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_destroys_competition_jobs/ This is the statement CWA issued today on the U.S. Justice Department’s decision approving the Verizon Wireless-Big Cable deal. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy, Unity@Verizon 2012-08-16T19:27:26+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_justice_department_decision_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_destroys_competit/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_justice_department_decision_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_destroys_competit/ The U.S. Justice Department’s decision today to approve the Verizon Wireless-Big Cable deal is exactly the wrong one for workers, consumers and communities. The result is a massive Verizon Wireless/cable/content monopoly, job cuts, higher prices, and fewer choices. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-08-16T16:54:26+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/telecom_workers_nurses_join_cwa/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/telecom_workers_nurses_join_cwa/ More than 100 new members have joined CWA through two recent organizing drives in the Mid-Atlantic region. Telecommunications, Health and Safety 2012-08-09T17:28:02+00:00 http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_releases_tv_ad_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_in_d.c._pa_and_va/ http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_releases_tv_ad_on_verizon-big_cable_deal_in_d.c._pa_and_va/ The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is releasing a television ad explaining the pitfalls of the imminent deal between Verizon and the nation’s largest cable companies, and urging consumers to call the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to register their opposition to it. Telecommunications, Telecom Policy 2012-08-09T13:59:57+00:00