Over 17,000 AT&T workers across nine states, including Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, are on strike, accusing the company of unfair labor practices during union contract negotiations. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that AT&T did not bargain in good faith and sent representatives without decision-making authority. AT&T denies these claims, stating they have been engaged in substantive bargaining and have reached other agreements this year covering more than 13,000 employees. Workers are demanding better pay, benefits, and safer working conditions. The strike has led to picketing in various locations, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Louisville, Denham Springs, and Miami-Dade, with concerns about potential service disruptions.