AT&T, CWA Agree to Extend Two Mobility Contracts

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AT&T announced extensions of two Mobility contracts with the Communications Workers of America. The first, the Mobility Orange contract, covers over 14,000 employees across 36 states and D.C., effective from February 13, 2021, to February 11, 2022. The second, the Mobility Southeast contract, affects nearly 10,000 employees in the Southeast region, starting February 12, 2022, and ending February 10, 2023. Employees will continue under current contracts until these extensions take effect.

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• Extension of Mobility Orange contract benefits over 14,000 employees, ensuring job security.
• Mobility Southeast contract extension covers nearly 10,000 employees, contributing to workforce stability.

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AT&T* today announced that AT&T Mobility and the Communications Workers of America have reached agreements on one-year extensions of two Mobility contracts.

The extended Mobility Orange contract covers over 14,000 AT&T Mobility employees in 36 states and the District of Columbia. It goes into effect on February 13, 2021 and expires on February 11, 2022.

The extended Mobility Southeast (or Mobility Black) contract covers nearly 10,000 AT&T Mobility employees in CWA District 3 – the Southeast Region, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and St. Croix, USVI. It goes into effect on February 12, 2022 and expires on February 10, 2023.

Until the extended contracts take effect, employees are continuing to work under their current contracts.

*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband. Plus, it serves high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions to nearly 3 million business customers. WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content to global audiences through its consumer brands, including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Turner Classic Movies. Xandr, now part of WarnerMedia, provides marketers with innovative and relevant advertising solutions for consumers around premium video content and digital advertising through its platform. AT&T Latin America provides pay-TV services across 10 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean and wireless services to consumers and businesses in Mexico.

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FAQ

What does the AT&T Mobility contract extension mean for employees?

The extension ensures continued employment and stability for over 24,000 AT&T Mobility employees.

When do the new AT&T Mobility contracts take effect?

The Mobility Orange contract begins on February 13, 2021, and the Mobility Southeast contract starts on February 12, 2022.

How many employees are affected by the AT&T Mobility contract extensions?

The extensions affect over 24,000 employees, with 14,000 in the Mobility Orange contract and nearly 10,000 in the Mobility Southeast contract.

What is the duration of the AT&T Mobility contract extensions?

The Mobility Orange contract extension lasts from February 13, 2021, to February 11, 2022, while the Mobility Southeast contract lasts from February 12, 2022, to February 10, 2023.