Resources

In March of 2008 Verizon DC and the Washington DC office of the People’s Counsel reached a settlement of Verizon’s 2007 Price Cap Plan. The settlement does not hold Verizon accountable for their declining service quality in Washington DC. Browse our research library to learn more about the settlement and what the Connect DC Coalition is doing to hold Verizon accountable.

Settlement between Verizon DC and the People’s Counsel of Washington DC. On March 5, 2008, Verizon DC and the city of Washington DC Office of the People’s Counsel reached a settlement on the 2007 Price Cap Plan. Click here to download the settlement agreement.
Verizon Settlement Hoodwinks DC Residents. On March 13, 2008 CWA issued a press release about Verizon’s Price Cap Settlement with the DC Office of the People’s Counsel. Click here to download the press release.
Communications Workers of America’s and Communications Workers of America Local 2336’s Petition to Intervene. CWA has filed a petition with the Public Service Commission to voice concerns about Verizon’s service quality at the April 2008 hearing. Click here to download the full petition.
CWA Local 2336 President Jim Pappas’ statement before the Public Service Commission. On April 17, 2008, President of CWA Local 2336 Jim Pappas made a statement before the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. Click here to read his full statement.
Letter from Connect DC Coalition to the Washington DC City Council. On April 14, 2008, the Connect DC Coalition submitted a letter to the Washington DC City Council. Click here to read the full letter.
Put the “Public” back in Public Service Commission. The Connect DC Coalition will hold a rally on May 15, 2008, at 1333 H St. NW in Washington DC at 8:30 AM to urge the Public Service Commission to hold Verizon accountable for their poor service quality record. Click here to download a flier.
Verizon DC Job Cuts and Access Line Loss. Verizon DC has cut 23% of its workforce and lost only 7% of its access lines. Click here to download the chart.