AT&T workers vote to authorize strike, if contracts expire

Two contracts covering nearly 14,000 AT&T workers are set to expire on Saturday, April 14. While the two sides may agree to continue negotiations after expiration, members of the Communications Workers of America have authorized union leadership to call a strike if necessary, according to a vote Monday.
The AT&T Midwest contract covers workers in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, while the Legacy T contract covers workers nationwide. CWA District 4 Vice President Linda L.