National Win for CWA Broadband Brigade

In July, members of the CWA Broadband Brigade scored a victory in the fight for universal, high-speed internet access. During a meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Technology and Communications Committee, members took up the Universal Service Fund (USF) Modernization Resolution, officially making it an NCSL directive. The resolution will no longer need annual approval but will now remain in place for four years.

CWA staff worked with Broadband Brigade member Marcus Chambers and CWA District 2-13 Administrative Director Lisa Fazzini to locate a sponsor for the resolution. Former NewsGuild-CWA President Linda Foley, who is now a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, sponsored the resolution.

The USF Modernization Resolution asserts the NCSL’s support for modernizing the USF to ensure it remains sustainable and relevant in a broadband-first era. This directive will help support good jobs for CWA members and make service more reliable and affordable for customers.

The NCSL represents legislatures in the states, territories, and commonwealths of the U.S. Its mission is to advance the effectiveness, independence, and integrity of legislatures. It is also tasked with fostering interstate cooperation and facilitating the exchange of information among legislatures.

This win is a direct result of the efforts of our Legislative and Political activists engaging political allies to promote policies that improve working conditions for our members. This work is supported by members through donations to the Political Action Fund.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.