It’s been stated that Charter’s deal to acquire Cox is “good for America.” But will it also be good for telecom workers?
Charter says yes, but the Communications Workers of America (CWA) isn’t holding its breath that Charter will follow through:
Will Charter’s Cox deal be good for telecom workers?
By Diana Goovaerts, Fierce Network - May 16, 2025
https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/what-charter-cox-deal-means-broadband-workers
- Charter says its acquisition of Cox will help reshore jobs and create new, good-paying roles
- Telecom union CWA isn’t holding its breath
- The deal could also spell the death of DEI programs at both companies
In a statement to Fierce, CWA argued, “Charter has a record of anti-union actions that keep wages low and workers disempowered.” It pointed to Charter’s alleged past efforts to decertify a local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) following a strike, though Charter denied it was involved.
“Without collective bargaining rights for workers, a deal like this one will further entrench the power of cable giant Charter to squeeze workers harder,” CWA stated. “Regulators and elected officials should carefully scrutinize this merger and, if it is allowed to move forward, require conditions to protect the public interest and workers’ rights.”
Federal regulators are unlikely to advocate for workers’ rights, given that U.S. President Donald Trump himself has attempted to roll back union protections for federal workers via an executive order (which was subsequently blocked by a judge). ….
