17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices

Union accuses AT&T of delaying negotiations, withdraws from mediation as strike enters third week.

Workers demand better wages, healthcare, and work-life balance protections.
Union claims AT&T uses mediation to stall progress on new contract.
Strike impacts technicians, customer service reps, and network maintenance staff.
Previous contract expired on August 3; strike began on August 16.
AT&T insists it seeks a fair agreement and criticizes union's withdrawal from mediation.