The decision to close seven call centers is a blow to our struggling economy. APALA is disappointed that 3,300 Americans are losing their jobs in six states: Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Shutting down facilitates is not the answer. We know that other steps could have been taken to ensure economic growth and prevent tax payer abuse.
Last year, AT&T, the second largest wireless carrier in the U.S. and supporter of union workers, promised that it would not close call centers if the merger between AT&T & T-Mobile was approved. According to the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the merger would have created up to 96,000 jobs and provided economic opportunities for communities across the country. Instead, workers and families are suffering as a result of T-Mobile USA’s decision.
APALA commends and stands with CWA’s commitment to prevent the closures of call centers while ensuring union representation and safe work environments for T-Mobile USA workers.
For the statement from the Communications Workers of America, click here.
For the blog post from AT&T Senior Executive Vice President of External and Legislative Affairs Jim Cicconi, click here.
Last year, AT&T, the second largest wireless carrier in the U.S. and supporter of union workers, promised that it would not close call centers if the merger between AT&T & T-Mobile was approved. According to the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the merger would have created up to 96,000 jobs and provided economic opportunities for communities across the country. Instead, workers and families are suffering as a result of T-Mobile USA’s decision.
APALA commends and stands with CWA’s commitment to prevent the closures of call centers while ensuring union representation and safe work environments for T-Mobile USA workers.
For the statement from the Communications Workers of America, click here.
For the blog post from AT&T Senior Executive Vice President of External and Legislative Affairs Jim Cicconi, click here.
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