Verizon ends DEI programs, diversity goals

Verizon Communications On Friday, he said that it ends its diversity programs, stock and integration rights (DEI) amid an investigation by the Trump administration in those practices, as the communications giant seeks to agree to the acquisition.

Federal Communications Committee (FCC) In February, President Brendan Car Verizon criticized his promotion for Dei programs, saying he could be treated in the script of the planned acquisition of Frontier Etricans for $ 20 billion, including debt.

Verizon said in a letter to Car, which was reviewed by Reuters, that it removes its website “diversity and inclusion” and removing signals to Dei in employee training programs – as well as making changes in employment, job development, diversity of suppliers and corporate care practices.

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The company plans to end the targets of the diversity of the workforce and will also fall as a component of the administrative compensation plan that included a goal to enhance the representation of women and minorities in the American workforce in Verizon.

Verizon realizes that some Dei Policies “The changes will be valid immediately.”

Carr published the message on social media and said that Verizon’s movements are “a good step forward to equal opportunities, non -discrimination, and public interest.”

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Verizon seeks approval from the Federal Communications Committee Border acquisition. The deal was announced last September as a deal of all the inscription of $ 20 billion.

The telecommunications provider said the deal would increase by 2.2 million Fiber subscribersExpanding the scope of Verizon to 25 million buildings in 31 states in addition to Washington, DC

The CEO of Verizon Hans Vestberg said at the time of the announcement that the acquisition of Frontier was a “strategic attack” that would help the company to be more competitive throughout the United States

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“The deal provides a great cash allowance for Frontier shareholders, while creating new exciting opportunities for our employees and expanding access to a reliable communication to more Americans.”

Reuters contributed to this report.