CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 27
March 3, 2009
The Company and Union Bargaining Teams met earlier today to confirm the details of the tentative settlement agreement.
The Union is currently reviewing all aspects of the agreed upon terms for accuracy.
A Final Bargaining Report will be made available later today.
Your Union Bargaining Team would like to once again thank each of you for your support. It is because of your commitment that we were able to reach this tentative agreement.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 26
March 2, 2009
WE HAVE REACHED A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE ON A NEW CONTRACT.
WE WILL MEET ON TUESDAY TO FINALIZE THE CONTRACT. WE WILL POST THE DETAILS TOMORROW.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE TO GET TO OUR AGREEMENT.
MOBILIZATION WORKS!
YOUR MOBILITY BARGAINING TEAM.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 25
March 2, 2009
Bargaining resumed yesterday and discussions continued throughout the day and into the evening in an effort to reach a contract settlement.
Your Union Bargaining Team is working diligently sorting through the Company proposals.
Discussions will continue throughout the day and updates will be reported as events warrant.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 24
February 28, 2009 (6:30PM)
Bargaining resumed this afternoon with the Union addressing all issues that remain unresolved.
Major issues such as Wages, Job Upgrades, Basis of Compensation, Sales Quota Relief and Sales Compensation are still among the top issues.
The Company is currently reviewing the Union's proposals.
Your Bargaining Team is awaiting the Company's call and remains available to resume discussions.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
Mobility Bargaining to Resume! -- Campaign Update
| February 23, 2009 |
Good news! Contract negotiations with Mobility will resume later this week. (We'll notify you when we know which day.)
There's only one reason for this turn of events: Mobilization
By mobilizing, you've shown the Company that Mobility workers are going to fight for a fair contract, and that its "last, best" offer just isn't good enough. You've let the Company know that you're not falling for their phony claims on wage increases. Wth every red shirt, every CWA button, every petition signature, every workplace sign, you've demonstrated that Mobility employees from the smallest retail stores to the biggest call centers are unified.
Keep it up! Now's the time to get involved if you haven't or let your steward know you want to get more involved. Remember, stronger mobilization = bargaining power!
Messages of support:
I have been with SWBT, SBC, and now AT&T for 22 years. I am behind you 100% and hope you will be behind us in April when our contract comes up. Good Luck! ~ In Solidarity, G. Favier, CWA L. 6300 |
Just a short note to let you all know what a great job you do, and that we are behind you 100% as you fight for a decent contract. Stand strong, and united we will accomplish all that is fair!!! ~ J. West, Chief Steward, CWA L. 4900 |
Mobilization keeps building
| February 19, 2009 |
Mobilization activities have been building steadily over the past few weeks as members throughout CWA stand with AT&T Mobility members in our campaign for a quality contract.
Last week, at more than 100 Mobility retail stores, CWA members leafleted and came by to show their support.
At customer care centers, Mobility members wore red to work and held "stand ups" every hour at work stations, showing their support for the CWA bargaining team.
So far, more than a dozen CWA locals have adopted AT&T Mobility stores in the New England states and, every week, a local leader visits with Mobility workers to show solidarity.
How does mobilization help us get a contract? It sends a message to the company that CWA members are sticking together and supporting the bargaining team, that the issues are important to us and that we can call on members throughout CWA to stand with us.
That's a powerful message. It means we're not alone.
Messages of support from across CWA keep coming in:
Kathy from Local 3250 wrote: "Don't give up. It is so worth the effort to be union. Union workers have better incomes, better benefits, better medical coverage. We are all equal which eliminates petty competition and income raises based on biases. Union workers have protections that most of the work force can only dream about. All of these things must be fought for -- companies never give them out of generosity."
John from Local 7050 wrote: "Hang in there guys, the rest of us have your backs!! Don't let them treat ya badly!"
More actions are being planned for both AT&T Mobility and AT&T workplaces on Feb. 24, the first day of negotiations for new contracts covering 150,000 workers at the "core" AT&T.
An Open Letter from Bill Bates
| February 18, 2009 |
An Open Letter to Mobility Orange Employees from Bill Bates, CWA Bargaining Committee Chair
In bargaining with AT&T Mobility, CWA has repeatedly said that it's important to look at all the elements that go into a contract.
Economic issues are important and CWA definitely is pressing for economic improvements that will benefit Mobility workers and address the issues you've told us are important.
By now you have received many different communications, some from your Union, CWA, and some from AT&T. In a recent communication from AT&T Mobility's Ralph de la Vega, the company seems surprised that we have not accepted its last offer.
We know that because of your efforts, AT&T Mobility is a successful company. In the last quarter of 2008, 2.1 million new wireless subscribers signed up, that brings the total subscribers to 77 million, a strong gain of 7 million over the previous year. For 2008, total wireless revenues were $49.3 billion—that's an increase of 15.6 over the previous year.
Clearly AT&T is a leader in the telecom industry. It should be a leader in helping turn the economy around and in providing good middle class jobs.
Of course economic issues are important. And one of the main economic factors for us to consider that didn't exist when we bargained contracts in Districts 3 and 6 was future changes to the health care plan over the next four years. While the final details are being worked out, we know that, based on the recent arbitration decision, Mobility workers will be paying more.
Also, economic issues are not the only issues on the table. The non-economic items are a major reason why we haven't been able to reach a proposed settlement. Unfortunately, Mobility has been unwilling to address a wide range of issues that employees say will make working life better.
We've talked some about a career path for customer service professionals. Clearly Mobility workers are doing their job and more, as the number of new customers grows. Mobility customer service professionals are providing the quality service that keeps customers coming back. These employees want and need opportunity for growth within customer service: for training, increased responsibility and increased compensation.
Mobility customer service professionals provide quality service, and will continue to do so as negotiations go forward. It's time for Mobility management to recognize this contribution to Mobility's success.
Scheduling is another critical area. Mobility employees need and want to know in advance what hours we will be working, and more than just a couple days in advance. That's the only way workers can begin to balance their work lives, personal lives and family responsibilities.
Quota relief in the retail stores is another important issue for Mobility workers. Right now, retail store employees are disciplined for not meeting their full week's sales quota when they were off work a day during that week.
These are just a few of the non-economic issues we're pushing Mobility to resolve.
And finally, you need to know that the total CWA family is behind you. Just last week we reached out to our telecommunications workers who work for AT&T and we received hundreds of e-mails of solidarity and support.
Lisa from Local 9575 in California wrote, "Our local is committed to help AT&T Mobility workers with any help requested. We will be there for the workers. This fight is not just the fight of workers at Mobility but is also a fight for all CWA members. You can count on Local 9575 to be there for you." Watch for more messages of support like this.
With patience, perseverance and solidarity, we will get the quality contract that Mobility workers deserve.
February 17, 2009 |
At the start of our contract campaign we distributed small red CWA buttons so members in every workplace could show solidarity with each other and with the bargaining team. Reports came back from all over the country: managers were telling Mobility employees that we could not wear the buttons. CWA let people know right away that the company had no right to tell Mobility members to take those buttons off and that workers have a legal right to show support for the union.
Well, management backed down. A company memo sent out last week told AT&T Mobility Managers this:
Effective yesterday, February 7, 2009, the Team Colors Policy has been modified to allow employees to wear a button in support of CWA... Employees may wear a union button that is modest in size and message that is not offensive, including employees that work in customer facing positions. For example, a button within reason (1-2 inches in diameter) that says something to the effect, "CWA" is permissible.... Any prior instruction you may have received on this matter is revised.
Campaign Update
| February 16, 2009 |
Reports are coming in from weekend mobilization activities--lots of energy and enthusiasm around visits to the retail stores, with CWAers reminding customers that AT&T Mobility employees provide quality service customers expect and want. We’re also continuing the petition drive to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, with support coming from across the CWA family.
Back to the issues. Some of you are asking why a career path in customer service and at the care centers is important.
One of the advantages that CWA customer service professionals bring to our employers is training, independent thinking and commitment to quality service. Trained and experienced customer service professionals know the product offerings and plans, and know how best to help customers. Research shows that quality customer service keeps customers and attracts new ones.
A career path enables customer service professionals to see opportunity for growth within their jobs, training opportunities for expanded assignments and of course, increased pay as work responsibilities grow. A career path encourages experienced employees to remain with the company. That benefits everyone--employees, customers and Mobility.
We know Mobility customer care professionals provide a competitive advantage to AT&T Mobility. In these negotiations, we want Mobility to recognize the role and importance of customer service professionals. That means greater career and pay opportunities.
Campaign Update
| February 13, 2009 |
Most of you have seen the "highlight document" that was posted by management about its final offer at the bargaining table late Saturday night. We have provided additional information/analysis about the company's outline on wage increases and job classifications; those updates were distributed earlier this week. Go to www.cwa-attmobility.com for more details.
Some members are asking, "What's the Union's package? What do we want the company to change?" CWA puts together bargaining goals based on the information that Mobility members and locals provide in the bargaining surveys. It's a democratic process to make sure we've identified the big issues and concerns of members. That information is consolidated and used to set our bargaining agenda and proposals.
What the company is circulating is presented as its "final package." CWA does not put a "final package" on the table. The bargaining team believes we are far apart on many key items. In fact, we still want more detailed discussion about these important issues. That's how a contract comes together. A "take it or leave it" package approach doesn't work. CWA members have identified a lot of diverse and important issues that need to be addressed and that is what your bargaining team is attempting to do in these negotiations. Following is a list of many of the key issues that your bargaining team is working to address:
- Wages
- Retail stores issues (sales compensation plan, quota relief for discipline and scheduling)
- Career path opportunities in call centers (especially in the care centers)
- Subcontracting of our work
- Monitoring
- Overtime
- Differentials
- Pensions
We also want to make sure that we have an opportunity to negotiate over the items that AT&T wants to change during the life of the agreement.
Over the next reports, we'll provide more details about many of these issues and why it's important to negotiate changes.
The most important thing to know is that your bargaining committee is negotiating to bring all of these issues together and resolve them in the best way possible for Mobility members. That doesn't just happen, it takes hard work and time to get the entire package put together. That's what we're working for, and with the support of AT&T members and others throughout CWA, we will make it happen.
February 12, 2009 |
AT&T members will be mobilizing this weekend, showing their support for our contract campaign at Mobility.
CWAers - not Mobility employees - will be leafleting customers outside targeted retail stores on Saturday, Feb. 14. The message to customers is clear, concise and polite:
* Thanks for supporting Mobility workers
* Thanks for shopping at the REAL AT&T Mobility stores, with real AT&T employees who will provide you with quality service
* We're not on strike at Mobility - but we're asking for respect from management.
* Please help us get that message to management.
We won't be blocking doorways or disrupting business in any way. In fact, our goal is just the opposite. We want to show customers that we value their choosing a REAL AT&T Mobility store and we want to continue to provide them with the quality service they expect from us.
Afternoon Campaign Update
| February 11, 2009 |
Let's continue to look at the company's offer (see www.cwa-attmobility for the complete comparison.) One of CWA's main objectives during this round of negotiations was to provide additional career path opportunities for many employees, especially those who work in the Care Centers.
AT&T's document indicates that it proposed three new job titles, one with "a new, improved start rate" in call centers, the company says.
Sounds good so far, as this is one of our priority issues.
But let's look at the rest of the story. One of the new titles is a Wireless Technician, merging Wireless Technician 1 and 2. This is the only title that management provided us with any information on WHO would be affected. It appears that 50-70 people will be upgraded. That is a start.
The other two changes are in the Care centers but apparently only affect about 100 people. Why do we say apparently? AT&T has not provided us with a list of employees who would be affected, so we don't know. It is common when you are talking about changes such as these for the employer to provide a list.
So while it is good to have these improvements for 100-150 people, one of our priorities was a career path in the centers that would produce a positive outcome for a larger number of employees. Currently AT&T is unwilling to address that important issue.
CWA is looking for fair treatment for Mobility workers. CWA wants a career path for all Mobility workers. For call center employees, this means Mobility must get serious about the work we do and the quality service we provide to customers every day. Mobility needs to recognize us as customer service professionals.
Campaign Update
| February 11, 2009 |
It's almost Valentine's Day and CWA members will be sending a valentine card to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson. Members are signing on to a petition that calls on the company to "quit breakin' our hearts" and negotiate the fair and just contract that we deserve. Even in these bad economic times, AT&T is a profitable, industry-leading company. It's a company that made $13.4 billion in profits last year and that paid its CEO $25 million. It's a company that paid out $9.7 billion in dividends. While a wage increase is important, and there will be one as part of the final package, you know and CWA leaders know that this contract is about much more than economic improvements. It is about AT&T respecting the value that Mobility workers bring to ATT. It is about creating a work place that people can excel in and provide high quality customer service. It is about having a company that people want to work at and want to stay. AT&T should be a leader in providing that kind of work place.
That's what these contract negotiations are about and that is why we are standing strong together.
Afternoon Campaign Update
| February 10, 2009 |
Tuesday, February 10
This past Sunday, AT&T Mobility posted some specifics about its contract offer. You know the saying, "the devil is in the details." Well that's absolutely true in this case.
For example, AT&T Mobility claims that the average customer service representative would receive a pay increase of 40.5 percent over the life of the contract. To get this number, Mobility included all of the step increases that a customer service rep would already be getting over the life of a new four year agreement. If NO base wage increases were negotiated for the term of this contract, that same rep still would receive a 32 percent wage increase because of the already existing step increases.
Newer members might not realize that it was CWA that pushed Mobility for real wage progression in our first contract bargaining. These step increases are important because they help build a career path for customer service reps and other employees.
For retail sales consultants, some similar "fast" math: 14 percent of the cited non-commission increase over the contract term comes from steps already in the contract.
So what AT&T is really offering is a 6.25 percent wage increase over four years.
That's why it's important to look at the contract as the entire package of issues and items and not just pull out one and exaggerate it Mobility should know we're smarter than that.
CWA will continue to push for a total package, a new and complete contract. That's what Mobility workers want and that's the contract we're going to get.
Questions? Email unityatATT@cwa-union.org
February 10, 2009 |
Campaign Update - Tuesday, February 10
Last night, more than 100 AT&T Mobility and AT&T local leaders held a conference call and talked about the overall campaign to get a fair and just contract for workers at Mobility.
There was strong support for our Mobility bargaining from locals representing CWA members who work at other parts of AT&T. Our CWA family is standing with us and we have mobilization activities underway to help send a message to AT&T that we are one union and united.
Also on the call were CWA attorneys who again repeated the rights that Mobility workers have while working without a contract: that wages, working conditions and benefits, including health care, cannot be changed, and that workers have the right to participate in mobilization activities for a fair contract.
Please report to your local leaders if you are being told something different by AT&T managers. Locals will be forwarding these instances of management harassment and intimidation to our team of CWA attorneys. These actions are illegal and CWA already has filed several unfair labor practice charges against AT&T Mobility.
Contract Campaign Update, February 9, 2009
1. CWA and AT&T Mobility have agreed to a "cooling off" period. That means no talks are currently scheduled, but it also means that the CWA bargaining team and everyone else in CWA will continue to work on ways to move forward on the issues that are important to us.
This break in talks isn't unusual; it happens a lot in contract negotiations. We're rolling up our sleeves and working to get this done.
And it's important to remember that we're part of a big CWA group at AT&T. We have the support of 125,000 members in the core company who are going into contract bargaining too. Together, we'll be able to make things happen.
2. There are many important issues to resolve in these negotiations. Some of you might have seen the company's "package" or read media reports about it. Be aware that the company's "offer" isn't the whole story.
We know that Mobility members have a lot of critical issues to address, from commission plans to establishing a real career path for workers to job conditions for customer service reps and more, plus important economic issues. Those are important; we're paying attention to these issues too.
Check out the side-by-side comparison of CWA and Mobility's position on our key issues at www.cwa-union.org/att/mobility.
3. Right now, we're working without a contract and here's what that means.
Our wages, benefits, including health care, and working conditions remain exactly the same; they cannot be changed while we continue to work.
Remember: we're not alone. Our goal is to get a fair contract and we're working hard to make that happen. Tonight, we'll be talking with local leaders in a conference call.
We'll post updates twice a day, to make sure you have the information you need. If you have questions, email UnityatATT@cwa-union.org.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 20
February 8, 2009 (3:30PM)
With the clock stopped at 11:59pm Saturday, February 7, 2009, Bargaining resumed today with the Union requesting the Company to extend the provisions under the 2005 Labor Agreement by thirty (30) days to allow for additional time to come to a fair and equitable contract settlement.
The Union re-emphasized the fact that the Company underestimated the necessary time required to bargain making it nearly impossible to address the issues that you, our members asked us to care for. Blatant interference on the Company's part and the numerous reports of intimidation and harassment taking place in the work locations has directly attributed to the lack of progress which has been made to date thus accounting for the number of unresolved issues that still remain on the bargaining table.
The Union's Bargaining Team is ready and willing to negotiate as long as the Company is willing to do the same.
The Union Bargaining Team asks for you continued support as we work towards a settlement agreement.
The Union is available and willing to bargain for as long as it takes to get our members what they deserve.
Provisions of the current contract remain in effect.
Updates will be provided as events develop.
Until you are told differently, it's business as usual.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 19
February 8, 2009 (12am)
Bargaining continued up until the contract deadline of 11:59pm at which time the Union and the Company agreed to stop the clock.
Despite numerous attempts to come to a contract settlement, the reality is there are more unresolved issues than those resolved.
The Union and the Company have agreed to meet again tomorrow to continue working towards a settlement.
Provisions of the current contract remain in effect for at least the next 24 hours while the clock is stopped.
Until you are told differently, it's business as usual.
Bargaining will continue and updates will be provided as events develop.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 18
February 7, 2009 (9:10pm)
Bargaining continues throughout the day with little movement being made.
Major issues still remain unresolved. Too many to list.
Your Bargaining Team is working diligently to meet the 11:59pm expiration date.
Bargaining will continue and updates will be provided as events develop.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 17
February 7, 2009 (3:45pm)
Bargaining resumed this afternoon and will continue as the 11:59pm deadline approaches.
With just a few hours left until the contract expiration, the Company continues to reject all demands being presented by the Union.
Bargaining will continue and updates will be provided as events develop.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 16
February 6, 2009
Bargaining resumed this morning and discussions continued throughout the day.
Wages, Pensions, Over Time, Sales Commissions, Quota Relief, Scheduling, Sub Contracting, Monitoring and Job Classification still remain major issues open for discussion.
With the February 7th deadline looming, it is evident that this Company is in no way serious about coming to terms with a settlement agreement. Ridiculous acts of intimidation and harassment continue to be reported in all areas covered by the Orange contract. Once again, Union spokesperson, Bill Bates, demanded that the company stop their anti-union tactics and get on with the task at hand.
Your Bargaining Team is working hard to reach the 11:59pm deadline and will continue to provide updates as events develop.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 15
February 5, 2009
Bargaining resumed today with the hopes of reaching a tentative agreement before the 11:59pm deadline on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Contrary to what you may be reading on the Company's report, the Union and Company bargaining teams would not be as far apart as we are tonight had the Company been able to keep the Managers in the field on their leashes, keeping them from interfering with this process.
Despite the non-sense, this bargaining team is determined to do whatever it takes to negotiate the best contract for you our members.
Today, the Company rejected the Union's proposals on Article 17-Company-Union Relationships, Article 19-Basis of Compensation, Article 25-Exchange Time. A modification to Article 13-Work Assignment was proposed by the Company and is under review by the Union.
The Union once again presented proposals on Article 21-Absence, Article 23-Holidays, Article 24-Excused Days with Pay, Letter of Agreement 16-Close Time, Letter of Agreement 17-Alliance. New Language was also proposed under Letter of Agreement 22 to allow the option of an additional week of unpaid vacation time.
There were tentative agreements reached on Article 11-Seniority and Article 18-Union Activities. For those of you keeping track, we have three (3) now.
Special thanks to Vice President Ron Collins from District 2, Local 2201 President Chris Lane and our Brothers and Sisters from Local 2201 for the special noon time demonstration at the Company's hotel. We hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.
The Bargaining Team also appreciates CWA Executive Vice President Annie Hill and her hard work in coordinating this evening's conference call with all the Local Presidents. We truly feel the support and are extremely greatful.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Friday, February 6, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 14
February 4, 2009
Bargaining resumed today and yes Virginia, there are tentative agreements.
Fourteen days into this bargaining process and we finally got our first tentative agreement on Article 15-Non Discrimination. Yes, you heard it right; the Company finally agreed they won't discriminate against anyone because of their position or membership in the union.
With 3 days left until the contract expiration date, when do you think the Company will really get serious about the other issues that have been addressed and presented by the Union? There are so many unresolved issues and so little time. Wages, Pensions, Over Time, Sales Commissions, Quota Relief, Scheduling, Sub Contracting, Monitoring and Job Classification still remain as open items.
The Union once again presented proposals on Article 11-Seniority, Article 17-Company-Union Relationship, Article 19-Basis of Compensation, Article 25-Exchange Time, Letter of Agreement 11-Quota Relief and Letter of Agreement 21-Health Care Coordinator.
The Company is still reviewing the Union's proposals from yesterday.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 13
February 3, 2009
Bargaining resumed today with the Company presenting its proposal on their Economic offer. In other words, your wage increase or lack thereof.
The Union's Bargaining Team is appalled at what this Company has proposed to be a wage package they can afford. It was taken as a slap in the face from a Company who reported revenue earnings of 123 billion dollars this past year. How can this Company continue to line their pockets when its employees, our members, continue struggling to make ends meet? What the Company is proposing to be a fair wage increase wouldn't even offset the Health Care premium that has been imposed on each employee.
The Company rejected the Union's proposals on Article 25-Exchange Time, Letters of Agreement on Close Key Time, Motor Vehicle Usage Program and Health Care Coordinator.
The Union presented proposals on Article 13-Work Assignment and Article 14-Force Adjustment. Letter of Agreement 5 was also presented suggesting improvements to the sub-contracting language.
The Union is waiting with bated breath for the Company's response.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, February 4, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 12
February 2, 2009
Bargaining resumed today in yet another day of listening to "sweet nothings" from the Company.
It's hard to believe that this Company, which is rated as one of the top Fortune 500 companies, has no interest in anything that would better your working conditions.
Today, the Company rejected the Union's proposals on Article 16-Safety, Article 18-Union Activities, Article 20-Travel, Article 21-Absence and Article 23-Holidays. On a more positive note, the Company did present a modification to Article 22-Vacation. The Company's proposed language will once again pay out unused earned vacation time without the requirement of DEATH.
For a change, the Company did present additional proposals for the Union to review. None worth mentioning and none that amounts to anything more than additional retrogressions.
With less than a week left to go, it becomes clearer ever day that this Company is more interested in not losing what they believe is total control than losing their workforce at the stroke of midnight on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, February 3, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 11
February 1, 2009
While formal discussions did not resume at the bargaining table, the Company and the Union held off line discussions relevant to the data requests that have been presented by the Union in an effort to expedite the bargaining process.
The Union and the Company continued to work on all Articles and Letters of Agreements that have been presented to date.
Bargaining is scheduled to resume on Monday, February 2, 2009.
Stay Informed. Be Prepared. Expect the best.
CWA AND AT&T MOBILITY BARGAINING REPORT # 10
January 31, 2009
Bargaining resumed today with the Company in what is being categorized as a day of utter disgust. This company still doesn't understand the concept of respect for our members and their families.
The Company responded to a number of Articles and Letters of Agreement that have been presented by the Union over the past few days. The Union proposals to create an Academic Awards program, establish Close Key Time, Retiree Health Care, the Alliance and Exchange Time were rejected by the Company. Obviously while your Union's Bargaining Team is working diligently to improve the quality of your work environment and establish parameters that would allow enhancements to the career path one selects, the Company has no interest.
The Union presented language on improvements to Article 20-Travel, Article 21-Absence, Article 22-Vacation and Article 23-Holidays. A new Letter of Agreement proposing language to establish a Health Care Benefits Coordinator was also presented to the Company.
The Company is reviewing all proposed Articles and Letters of Agreement.
As you can see bargaining is not going well. This Company has no interest in you or any aspect of your working conditions. While AT&T preaches the concept of excellence in customer service and satisfaction, they seem to have forgotten who deli
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