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CWA Members Oppose AT&T’s Attempts to Stop Serving Rural and Low-Income Communities in California
Press Release
CWA members are speaking out against AT&T’s attempt to end its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligation and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation in California.
Communications Workers of America Calls on FCC To Prioritize Worker and Public Safety, Deny NCTA Proposal To Further Loosen Rules for Pole Attachment Work
In comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) called on the FCC to reject a proposal by cable industry association NCTA that would further loosen rules governing pole attachment work and allow third parties and their contractors to work on the poles, jeopardizing both public safety and good-paying union jobs.
CWA Shapes the Future of AI at Work with New Principles for Bargaining & Policy
News
December 7, 2023
CWA members and leadership are preparing to leverage the power of union contracts to shape the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work and ensure AI’s economic benefits are broadly shared with workers.
CWA Congratulates FCC Commissioner Geoffry Starks on His Confirmation
The Communications Workers of America congratulate Geoffry Starks on his confirmation to serve another term on the Federal Communications Commission.
Telecom Workers: Protect Your Health and Your Future by Taking Advantage of Your Employer's Blood Lead Testing Program
News
September 14, 2023
Our Health and Safety department has been following up with employers about their voluntary blood lead testing programs after recent news reports that highlighted concerns around lead in telecommunications.