As election season approaches, staying informed on statewide propositions is essential for working families across California. The CWA District 9 Committee on Political Education (COPE) has officially finalized its list of recommendations for the upcoming 2026 ballot measures
On July 16, 2026, a federal judge rejected AT&T’s attempt to walk away from its legal obligations in California. AT&T had requested a preliminary injunction to temporarily suspend the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) “carrier of last resort” rules,
We need every CWA member, telecom technician, and consumer advocate to call in and testify. We must tell the CPUC that if carriers will not guarantee reliable service, they cannot be allowed to abandon our copper networks.
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9 has released its 2026 Union Voter Guide, featuring recommendations from the SCC and NCNC.
Unlike traditional phone technology, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is not regulated as a “common carrier” telecom service by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
We are excited to announce our campaign kickoff for Yes on Prop 50 next Saturday, September 13th at 9am at the NVLF Modesto office, 417 N Seventh St, Modesto.
Thanks to your tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment, we have achieved a significant political victory: Assembly Bill 470 has been defeated!
AB 470 was supposed to be dead in the California Assembly, but AT&T has lobbied to move this bill forward in the California Senate. If the bill passes it will terminate service for many underserved communities and eliminate good union jobs
CWA members have shared urgent concerns regarding ICE agents seeking access to worksites and employer actions related thereto. The CWA Legal Department is providingthe following guidance for CWA Local officers and members.
AB 470 is AT&T’s latest attempt to eliminate the Carrier of Last Resort mandate for all Eligible Telecommunications Carriers including Frontier/ Verizon, the rule that requires Telecommunications Carriers to provide phone service to everyone in its territory