AT&T Workers in Alaska Vote to Strike
AT&T Alascom workers represented by Teamsters Local 959 voted to authorize a strike, the union said Wednesday. “The 175 tower climbers, technicians and other frontline workers who build, maintain and monitor Alaska's telecommunications infrastructure are taking a stand against AT&T's…
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labor law violations and neglect of Alaskan communities,” said a news release. "AT&T pockets billions of dollars but refuses to invest in workers or communities," said Sean O'Brien, Teamsters general president. "We’re proud to be one of the largest employers of union-represented employees in America," an AT&T spokesperson emailed: "While not surprising, we are disappointed the local Teamsters union voted to authorize a strike. Whether they strike or not, we will continue bargaining in good faith toward a mutually beneficial agreement."