AT&T has reached a tentative contract deal with southeast union members, ending the 30-day strike — the region’s longest-ever telecommunications strike.
Thousands of Southeast telecom workers with the Communications Workers of America Union returned to work Monday.
This new contract covers more than 17,000 workers across nine states. The five-year agreement includes more affordable healthcare services, a nearly 20% raise across the board and an additional wage boost of 3% for wire technicians and utility operations.
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