17,000 AT&T Employees Take a Stand Against Unfair Labor Practices
17,000 AT&T Employees Strike
17,000 AT&T employees, represented by the Communications Workers of America, launched a strike on Friday, signaling a strong opposition to what they claim are unfair labor practices. This strike involves technicians, customer service representatives, and other workers who are crucial for the installation, maintenance, and support of AT&T’s residential and business wireline telecommunications network.
Geographical Reach
The striking workers operate across a wide range of states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Their action has the potential to significantly impact telecommunications services in these regions.
Background of the Strike
This decision follows the filing of an unfair labor practice charge by the CWA with the National Labor Relations Board. The organization has stated that this charge is the culmination of ongoing disputes with AT&T regarding labor conditions.
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