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CWA/IBEW Verizon Early Bargaining Report
July 3, 2008


The Unions and the Company met today and the Company provided data and answers to issues raised at the July 1st session. The meeting recessed and the Union will be studying the data and preparing a response. The parties are scheduled to meet on Monday, July 7th.

With no agreement reached on any issue and the Company’s concessionary demands still on the table, it is imperative that all locals step up their strike preparation. The bargaining team will continue to hammer at the table but the Company must understand the consequence of not reaching a fair agreement.

We will need everyone’s help to bring this contract in. Remember, united we bargain, divided we beg!
 

CWA/IBEW Verizon Early Bargaining Report

 June 30, 2008

The Unions and the Company met this morning and the Company presented a set of proposals in response to the Unions’ demands placed on the table on June 16, 2008.

 The meeting recessed and the Unions will spend the remainder of the day studying the proposals and preparing a response.

 While bargaining takes place with the hope of reaching an agreement, we must be prepared in the event we don’t succeed at the table.  Every member must be engaged in preparing for the possibility of a strike.

 

CWA/IBEW Verizon Early Bargaining Report

June 13, 2008

 The Unions worked throughout the day on a comprehensive package of proposals to be given to the Company on Monday, June 16th.  The Unions’ demands provide for substantial wage increases, pension improvements, healthcare, job security and other improvements.

With the support of a united and committed membership we fully expect to achieve a contract we can be proud of.

 Mobilize!!!
 

 

Verizon Early Bargaining Report June 11, 2008

The parties met today and there was intense and sometimes angry discussion on the subject of subcontracting, access to jobs and employment security.  The Union pointed out that our members provide Verizon’s competitive edge.  The Union also reminded the company that Verizon opposed all attempts at a National Healthcare solution and is now demanding concessions from our members.  Operators argued the need to provide work for our members.

The Unions are scheduled to meet with the company at 9:30 tomorrow morning.  The Unions will work on preparing the framework for a comprehensive counter proposal.

Every single member has something to gain or lose.  While we all don’t have to be fighting for the same issues, we all do have to be in the same fight.

Mobilize!!!

 
Verizon Bargaining Update  - June 10, 2008
 
The meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9th did not take place because the Company could not resolve their transportation problems.

The CWA/IBEW Regional Bargaining Committee met jointly today and had extensive discussions about needed improvements in the grievance and arbitration process.

The Unions are in the process of evaluating the health care proposal. While we are still in the preliminary stages of “early bargaining” it appears the company is seeking give backs in healthcare. The Unions requested clarification from the Company pertaining to Verizon’s health care and prescription drug proposals. The Unions discussed presenting a counter proposal and will work on the counter proposal tomorrow.

As in every round of bargaining we have ever had, our success depends on the support and mobilization of our members.

MOBILIZE!!!
 
Verizon Bargaining Updates - June 6, 2008
 
 The Unions and the Company met today and the Company provided data comparisons for their proposed changes to the prescription drug plan and answers to questions regarding the Company’s proposed Medical Plan changes. The parties are scheduled to meet again on Monday, June 9th.
 
Verizon Bargaining Updates - May 29, 2008

In negotiations conducted today between CWA, IBEW and Verizon the Company responded to some of the questions raised by the Unions earlier this week with regards to their presentation on health care. There are still a number of questions yet to be answered. The Company’s proposed changes to the FLMA certification process were the subject of this afternoon’s session.

Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Friday morning when it is expected that the Company will make a formal proposal on health care.
 

CWA/IBEW BARGAINING TAPE MESSAGE

May 15, 2008

CWA District 1, 2, and 13 as well as the IBEW have agreed to once again enter into “Early” Negotiations with Verizon. CWA President Larry Cohen and District One Vice President Chris Shelton met with Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg on Friday May 9, 2008, to discuss the possibility of early negotiations. Since that meeting, we have received agreements with the CWA Districts 1,2,13 and IBEW Bargaining teams involved, and are making arrangements to begin negotiations. We have a tentative start date of Tuesday May 27, 2008. We will update you as soon as we have more information involving these negotiations.

 

 

 



 
 

 

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