Why CWA Members Should Vote Their AT&T Proxy

As owners of the company through our hard work and stock, CWA members have a critical opportunity to shape the future of AT&T at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2026. Voting your proxy isn’t just a corporate formality; it is a way to hold leadership accountable for decisions that impact our jobs, our communities, and the long-term health of the company.

Here is why your vote matters this year:

  • Executive Accountability: While AT&T has cut costs and reduced service areas—harming workers and communities—CEO John Stankey received nearly $30 million in compensation in 2025. The CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio has climbed to 215 to 1, reflecting a level of pay that is inconsistent with the company’s performance.
  • Demanding Transparency: By voting FOR Item 8, you support a policy requiring AT&T to publicly disclose its EEO-1 Report. This transparency regarding workforce diversity would bring AT&T in line with nearly 400 other S&P 500 companies.
  • Protecting Shareholder Rights: Voting FOR Item 7 supports the ability of shareholders to act by written consent, allowing us to raise important matters outside of the once-a-year meeting cycle.
  • Rejecting “Legal Armor” for Officers: Management is asking to protect executive officers from personal liability for breaching their fiduciary duties (Item 4). Highly paid officers should not be shielded from the risks of harmful decisions that violate their duty of care to the company and its workers.

Meeting Details

The meeting will be held virtually. To participate, you will need the control number found on your proxy card.

Don’t let management decide the future of your company alone. Use your proxy to demand a more equitable and transparent AT&T.

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