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submitted 17 hours ago by tonytins@pawb.social to c/news@lemmy.world

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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[-] MyOpinion@lemmy.today 8 points 8 hours ago

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

[-] southernbeaver@lemmy.world 48 points 16 hours ago

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

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 23 points 14 hours ago

“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.

[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 35 points 16 hours ago

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

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 17 points 15 hours ago

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

[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 20 points 15 hours ago

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

[-] TotallynotJessica 2 points 2 hours ago

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

[-] kautau@lemmy.world 12 points 12 hours ago

Because the party of small government is in power, duh

[-] Dojan@pawb.social 13 points 15 hours ago

“We don’t want skilled workers.”

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