CWA Calls Proposed AT&T-Bell South Merger Critical Opportunity for U.S. and Telecom Sector
"March 5, 2006
For Release 11 a.m., March 5, 2006
Following is a statement by Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen on the announcement today that AT&T will acquire Bell South.
Washington, D.C. – Today's announcement that AT&T will acquire Bell South has enormous implications for CWA- represented employees, millions of customers of both companies and the entire industry. It is an opportunity for change in the telecom sector that if carried out properly, could make a great stride in fulfilling the promise of technology and high speed communications for all citizens.
This proposed acquisition of Bell South could not have come at a more critical time. The United States has slipped from leading the world's econom...
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For Release 11 a.m., March 5, 2006
Following is a statement by Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen on the announcement today that AT&T will acquire Bell South.
Washington, D.C. – Today's announcement that AT&T will acquire Bell South has enormous implications for CWA- represented employees, millions of customers of both companies and the entire industry. It is an opportunity for change in the telecom sector that if carried out properly, could make a great stride in fulfilling the promise of technology and high speed communications for all citizens.
This proposed acquisition of Bell South could not have come at a more critical time. The United States has slipped from leading the world's econom...
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