Courtesy of Jean-Luc
Speaking of FTR – not nice people…
Frontier laid off state Senate president after broadband vote it didn’t like
By JON BRODKIN, Arstechnica.com
Broadband provider Frontier Communications recently laid off the West Virginia state Senate president after a vote the company didn’t like—and yes, you read that correctly.
West Virginia does not have a full-time legislature, and state lawmakers can supplement their part-time government salaries ($20,000 a year, according to BallotPedia) with jobs in the private sector. West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, a Republican from Jackson County, was also a sales manager for Frontier. But after six years with the company, Frontier terminated his employment on May 26.
The dismissal came just weeks after Carmichael voted for a broadband infrastructure bill that was designed to bring faster speeds, lower prices, and more competition to Internet customers. It was described as a layoff in local press reports, but Carmichael said in multiple interviews that he believes the Senate vote led to his newfound unemployment.
“I bet you that cost me my job”
[When ethical concerns stop mattering at the top, they stop mattering at the bottom. Wouldn’t be surprised if Carmichael decides to sue Frontier. ~ Ilene.]
