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Frontier Communications and Communications Workers of America Sign Agreement in Connecticut [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Frontier Communications Corp. and the Communications Workers of America District 1 (CWA) report the signing of an agreement that will benefit CWA-represented employees and the citizens of Connecticut. According to a release, the agreement is an important step forward in the process to complete Frontier's planned acquisition of AT&T's wireline business and statewide fiber network and U-verse video and satellite TV customers in Connecticut. The CWA supports the proposed acquisition and believes it is in the public interest. After the close of the transaction, Frontier will employ nearly 3,000 employees in Connecticut serving approximately one million customers in the state. Frontier and the CWA have agreed on many important terms for union members and future union employees. Frontier has agreed to honor and extend the current collective bargaining agreement until April 2018. "We are very pleased the CWA acknowledges the transaction's benefit to the public," said Daniel J. McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Frontier. "We value our positive relationships with our employees and unions and rely on them to 'Put the Customer First' to deliver an exceptional communications experience to our customers." McCarthy added, "Our discussions with the CWA about the Connecticut acquisition have been open, honest and ongoing. We look forward to a strong partnership that will mean the best service and products for our customers and their evolving communications needs." Bill Henderson, President of CWA Local 1298, added, "After several months of complex negotiations, we are very pleased with the agreement reached today with Frontier. We believe it is in the best interests of Connecticut's telecommunications workers and consumers, and we look forward to continue providing our customers with the best possible quality service." Frontier Communications Corp. offers broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access and data security solutions. CWA District One represents private and public sector workers from New Jersey to Maine More information and complete details: frontier.com/ir ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |