>> Dear Reader,
>> Are you aware that AT&T has been a strong supporter of the Bush/
>> Cheney agenda? The role this phone company has played upsets me
>> very much. If it upsets you, on principle, then why not consider
>> CREDO Mobile, the progressive alternative? CREDO Mobile makes it
>> easy for you: they will pay your early termination fee, give you a
>> free phone, and you can keep your current phone number.
CWA likes AT&T as "the only union wireless company in America":
http://www.getunionwireless.com/
Why AT&T? By using AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless), you're supporting the only union wireless company in America and union workers.
After Cingular purchased AT&T Wireless, the former AT&T workers have joined the Communications Workers of America by the thousands, taking advantage of the company's policy of remaining neutral in organizing drives and voluntarily recognizing the union when a majority of workers in a location sign union authorization cards.
Unfortunately, others in this industry have taken the low road when it comes to labor relations. AT&T Wireless used to maintain an aggressive "union avoidance" policy before being bought by Cingular. And today, workers at Verizon Wireless would like the benefits of union representation too, but they are subjected to intense management surveillance and coercion, including firings and even office closures to block unionization.
You can learn more about the differences in how AT&T and Verizon Wireless treat their workers at www.taleof2companies.com.