CenturyLink Union Workers Authorize Strike In Contract Dispute [telecom]

open original image

By Edward Gately

Centurylink technicians and other workers in Florida who are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) have rejected a proposed contract and approved a strike authorization vote.

CWA Local 3176 announced the strike authorization approval and has launched a website outlining its issues with CenturyLink. Also, Florida State Sen. Victor Torres sent a letter to Glen Post III, CenturyLink's president and CEO, supporting the workers.