CWA / AT&T 2017 “Orange” Contract Bargaining

March 6, 2017 – Bargaining Report #24

Bargaining resumed today and once again the dialogue was productive.

We are still very far apart, but we continue to move forward. The Union

passed a counter proposal strengthening the Force Adjustment language

and increasing severance pay. We also made it crystal clear to the

Company that we expect a fair benefits package that treats current

employees and new hires the same. The Company passed a counter

proposal for our Letter of Agreement 1- Personnel Files proposal that

addresses some of the Union’s concerns but it still needs work.

The Bargaining Team is encouraged by the movement that has occurred

over the last several days. However, mobilization is critical to show the

Company that we are committed to getting a fair and equitable contract.

Stay Strong Sisters and Brothers!!

In Solidarity,

Mike Baxter, Local 1101 Glen Skeen, Local 4320

Frank Oliva, Local 1298 Debbie Goulet, Local 7803

Deb Casey, Local 2204 Hector Capote, Local 7250

Jeff Reamer, Local 13000 Brandon Beck, Local 9511

Julie Daloisio, Local 13500 Joe Sison, Local 9412

Holly Sorey, Local 4202 Pat Telesco, District 1, Chair

Tonya Moore, D1