Communications Workers of America
National Labor Relations Board orders T-Mobile to disband illegal workplace organization (Communications Workers of America)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 13:54
Unions Write a Letter of Support to the Senate for Gigi Sohn's Confirmation to the the FCC
Unions representing millions of workers in telecommunications, tech, and media as well as most sectors of the US wrote the US Senate to strongly support Gigi Sohn [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] for the role of Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and urge swift action on her nomination. The FCC needs a fully seated commission in order to make critical decisions during a period of increased federal investment in broadband networks and digital equity initiatives.
Communications Workers of America, in Partnership with Community College District, Wins Grant for Fiber Apprenticeship Program
The Communications Workers of America District 9, in partnership with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, has been awarded a $5.8 million grant to expand its apprenticeship training programs for fiber technicians at its existing training center in San Jose and three additional sites across California. Large-scale public investment in broadband will require a statewide workforce of well-trained fiber technicians, which CWA aims to expand by offering high-quality training and financial support for apprentices. These programs will increase awareness and adoption of the apprenticesh
Communications Workers of America and Microsoft Launch “Get Connected” Initiative to Boost Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Microsoft launched “Get Connected,” an initiative to boost enrollment in the Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program, at a community Labor Day festival in Atlanta (GA). Additional events are planned throughout September and early October in Detroit (MI), Memphis (TN), New York City (NY), and rural North Carolina. In each city, CWA and Microsoft will work with local public housing authorities and other community partners to publicize the events and pre-qualify residents for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Biden Administration’s Leadership on Broadband Will Bring High Speed Internet to Millions of Households and Create Good Jobs (Communications Workers of America)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:22
CWA Urges Senate to Confirm Gigi Sohn to FCC with Six-Figure Ad Buy
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) launched a six-figure digital advertising campaign aimed at securing Gigi Sohn’s [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] confirmation to the Federal Communications Commission.
CWA to FCC: Don't limit contribution base reform to revenues from broadbandproviders alone (Communications Workers of America)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 15:10Lumen’s Digital Disparity: Underinvestment in Infrastructure and Discrimination
Lumen Technologies is worsening the digital divide and failing its customers and workers by not investing adequately in the essential fiber-optic buildout that is the standard for broadband networks worldwide.
Communications Workers of America Launches Multi-State Effort to Regulate Broadband, Close Digital Divide
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) launched an ambitious multi-state effort to pass state legislation that would establish public utility commission oversight of broadband in public safety, network resiliency and consumer protection.