AT&T Says It Will Eliminate DEI Amid FCC’s Push

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/att-eliminate-dei-fcc-push-brendan-carr-1236440117/

The Federal Communications Commission has persuaded another major telecom company to eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

AT&T wrote a letter to FCC chairman Brendan Carr Monday that it is eliminating its DEI initiatives, “not just in name, but in substance.”

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southernbeaver@lemmy.world · 54 pts · 277d

I expected nothing less from AT&T and I am still disappointed

pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 38 pts · 277d (1 reply)

Awww, they didn't have to prove they were evil, we already knew that.

SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 277d

Their logo is literally the Death Star, what do you expect

Maeve@kbin.earth · 26 pts · 277d

“Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future.”

Because the alternatives are non-existent or not affordable.

https://www.credomobile.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_Mobile#%3A%7E%3Atext=Mint+Mobile%2C+LLC+is+a%2Coffers+prepaid+mobile+phone+plans.

NaibofTabr@infosec.pub · 24 pts · 277d (2 replies)

How is internal company employment policy within the FCC's jurisdiction?

kautau@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 277d

Because the party of small government is in power, duh

TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 276d

Because there is no law, only a tyrant's will.

Dojan@pawb.social · 13 pts · 277d

“We don’t want skilled workers.”

MyOpinion@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 276d

Good to see another piece of shit company fold like a paper bag.