The unions and the company are far apart on issues including outsourcing of work that would hurt workers and communities, according to the union.
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FairPoint merger given final approval in Vermont
Regulators in Maine and New Hampshire had previously approved the telecommunications deal.
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Unions say FairPoint has started layoffs
The company plans to cut about 35 workers in Maine.
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Bernie Sanders asks FairPoint to reverse planned layoffs
The request, made by the U.S. senator and a colleague from the House, pertains to at least 110 workers in northern New England.
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In merger with FairPoint, Consolidated sees opportunity
The company will begin laying out its plans for the merged company during meetings with federal and state entities in coming weeks and months.
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Analyst says FairPoint’s buyer will likely expand broadband, TV options
Consolidated Communications would compete with cable companies for customers in northern New England, to consumers’ benefit.
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Unions welcome sale of FairPoint in $1.5 billion merger deal
The company that has endured a strike, bankruptcy, layoffs and service problems since it arrived in New England in 2007 is being sold to an Illinois company.