T-Mobile International is owned by Deutsche Telekom, one of the largest telecom companies in the world.
"Can we really be fired if we speak to a union rep?"
Katie_M48
"With a union, it's not lip service: it's truly Team Together!"
Amie, former T-Mobile Worker
"Working with T-Mobile workers in Germany will be a positive move!"
Shawna, Allentown, PA
Current Workplace Issues
Why TU?
In Germany, Deutsche Telekom respects the right of its workers to union representation and collective bargaining. When Deutsche Telekom took over T-Mobile USA (then VoiceStream) in 2000, it was expected that the company would bring with it the same enlightened labor practices that it currently practices in Germany and other parts of Europe. However, in the U.S., T-Mobile has fiercely opposed any union activity among their 36,000 workers.
In Germany, Deutsche Telekom respects the right of its workers to union representation and collective bargaining. When Deutsche Telekom took over T-Mobile USA (then VoiceStream) in 2000, it was expected that the company would bring with it the same enlightened labor practices that it currently practices in Germany and other parts of Europe. However, in the U.S., T-Mobile has fiercely opposed any union activity among their 36,000 workers.
Treated like a dog at work?
This funny video illustrates a common workplace issue for many workers – they just don’t feel treated with any dignity and respect. What’s more, many workers feel that there is nothing that they can do to change their working conditions, because they feel they have no voice in the workplace.
This funny video illustrates a common workplace issue for many workers – they just don’t feel treated with any dignity and respect. What’s more, many workers feel that there is nothing that they can do to change their working conditions, because they feel they have no voice in the workplace.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you getting more and more job responsibilites without being compensated for the extra work and knowledge required of you? Maybe a union could help.