AT&T SW BARGAINING REPORT #3

February 6, 2017

The CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on February 3, 2017. The Committee presented numerous proposals to the Company. During the negotiation session, the Union Committee received three responses from the Company regarding data requests.

The following proposals were presented to the Company:

Return contracted out work back to the Bargaining Unit
Improve the National Transfer Plan
Article XVII- Force Adjustment-Improve Contract Language
Remove 2004 Qualifier for JOG
Eliminate Temporary Managers
Extend benefit coverage for surviving spouse, eligible dependents, and registered domestic partner
Modify the Rule of 75 – add age 60 and 15 years of service
Extend Vision Plan to all retirees
Newborn Child Care Leave- increase paid time from 6 weeks to 12 weeks
Establish a Leverage Service Representative Task Force Agreement
Remove the Clean Desk Policy
Eliminate TACR/CR!FT
Eliminate Scorecards

The Union Committee worked throughout the weekend to further prepare negotiating demands to present to the Company. The Committee analyzed the data responses provided by the Company. The CWA Committee Chair and the Company Committee Chair were in contact all weekend. The CWA Bargaining Committee appreciates the support from the Membership and CWA District 6 Locals.

PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES!!!

AT&T SW Bargaining Report #2

February 3, 2017

The Union Bargaining Committee met multiple times on February 2, 2017, with the Company to continue discussions of the bargaining proposals. Our chairperson, Mike Neumann, presented numerous proposals to the Company. After long periods of discussions, your Bargaining Committee then recessed for the day to go back to research the voluminous information that the Company had provided as part of our data request concerning the Bridging of Service process.

The following proposals were presented to the Company:

Significant wage increase
Article VI- Hours of Work
Article VII- Work Schedules
Article IX- Vacation
Article X- Excused Work days
Article XVI- Travel
Article XXIV- Safety and Health
Article IX- Vacation Reserve Week
Improve 401k Saving and Security Plan
Improve Medical Plan
Extend Medicare Plan Part B and include individuals on Long Term Disability
Increase the Define Dollar Benefit Cap
Improve Pension Plan/Pension Band
Defined Benefit Pension for all employees
Improve Vision Plan for all current employees
Move all Premise Technicians from Appendix J to Appendix C
Upgrade Premise Technicians to Appendix C Group 2A wage scale

PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES!

FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards,we all( officers, stewards, all members), make up the “union”. We are getting closer to the CORE contract expiring! Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining and company proposals. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.

JANUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards,we all( officers, stewards, all members), make up the “union”. We are getting closer to the CORE contract expiring! Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.

JOE BEIRNE FOUNDATION’S SCHOLARSHIP

Dear Members:

This is to advise you that the application process for the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation’s scholarship for the 2017-2018 school year is being announced.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved the awarding of fifteen (15) partial college scholarships of $3,000 each for Two (2) years. Eligible for the scholarships are CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members. Applications will be available solely online for submission on the Foundation’s website at http://cwa-union.org/beirne-application.

Full program details can be found on the website at http://www.cwa-union.org/pages/beirne_scholarship_application. You will also find a copy of the Beirne Foundation Scholarship rules

This valuable scholarship program is made possible by the funding of CWA locals.

DECEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2017.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards,we all( officers, stewards, all members), make up the “union”. We are getting closer to the CORE contract expiring! Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining. We are in the process of working on our mobilization structure and getting contact information from the members. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.

NOVEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards….we all( officers, stewards, all members) make up the “union”. Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining. We are in the process of working on our mobilization structure and getting contact information from the members. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.

OCTOBER EXECUTIVE BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards….we all( officers, stewards, all members) make up the “union”. Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining. We gathered CORE Bargaining Surveys and Proposals- tallied & faxed to D6 Headquarters for possible changes we all would like in the contract or taken out. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.

SEPTEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday,October 4, 2016.

Executive Board meeting 5:30pm

General Membership meeting 6:30pm

Please mark your calendar & make a commitment to attend the monthly union meetings. As members we all have the privilege to attend and speak at these meetings. It is not just for officers and stewards….we all( officers, stewards, all members) make up the “union”. Please come to hear updates regarding our upcoming CORE contract bargaining and Direct TV Bargaining TA. We are in the process of gathering CORE Bargaining Surveys and Proposals for possible changes we all would like in the contract or taken out. Bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.