AT&T SW FINAL BARGAINING REPORT #23

March 2, 2017

2017 CWA/AT&T SW Bargaining Summary Highlights

Successorship language renewed
Protected JOG for the life of the agreement with modifications (ESC)
Lump Sum Pension Option for the life of Agreement
Yearly 1% increase in Pension Bands for the life of the contract
Involuntary Severance Payment increases by 3% on January 1, 2019
Ratification Bonus of $1,000 if ratified by April 7, 2017
Significant Wage Increases: 2017 – 3.0%, 2018 – 2.5%, 2019 – 3.0%, 2020 – 2.25%
Improved Language for Internal Appeals Process
Maintained Medical Plan 2018 – 27%, 2019 – 28%, 2020 – 29%, 2021 – 29%
Newly negotiated Two (2) weeks paid Parental Leave for Mom and Dad
Success Sharing Plan – Renewed
Renewed Neutrality Agreement—Card Check
Tuition Reimbursement to include Nano Degrees
3,000 jobs returning from offshore locations
3,900 Employees hired after January 1, 2015 will be moved to Current Employee Medical Benefits, effective January 1, 2018 includes 3,600 Premises Technicians
New layoff language for Premises Technicians by inverse seniority
Increased Meal Allowance for Premises Technicians to $37.00
Reduced Mandatory Overtime for Premises Technician from 17 to 14 hours
Protected Premises Technicians (CST’s) – Protections Renewed
Leveraged Service Representatives Quota Relief for Union Paid/Union Unpaid Time
LSR Committee to discuss Service Levels (Call Routing)
Renew Recommendations of the Service Representative Review Committee
Renew Prohibition against DML/Dismissal for Adherence for Service Representatives
Renewed Monitoring Agreement
Increased Travel Allowances
Improved allowances for Laundry and Parking
All “MOA”, “MOU”, “LOA” renewed or modified
RPPP table to be increased by 3% on January 1, 2019
Renew the National Transfer Plan (NTP)
Renew promotion of CWA/NETT Academy
AT&T Savings and Security Plan increase to Maximum Weekly Contributions at 3 new levels up to $95

On behalf of District 6 Vice President Cummings, we would like to thank the Bargaining Committee Members for their commitment, dedication, and long hours of hard work that made the negotiations of this contract possible:

Mike Neumann, Chair

Jeff Hayes, Vice President – Local 6360

Marc LaRousse, President – Local 6139

Gerald Murray, President – Local 6507

Luke Pavone, President – Local 6316

Jason Peavler, President – Local 6132

Glynne Stanley, President – Local 6214

Special Thanks to all of our CWA Locals, District Mobilization Committee and our CWA Members for taking an unwavering stand. Your demonstration of Solidarity did not go unnoticed!

UNITED WE BARGAIN …… DIVIDED WE BEG!!!!!

AT&T SW BARGAINING REPORT #22

March 2, 2017

Your CWA Bargaining Committee has continued to negotiate Tuesday through Wednesday, March 1, 2017. There has been much progress made but there are still bargaining issues that have to be resolved. Today, our Members are wearing red and engaging in Mobilization activities everywhere in District 6. Keep up the pressure, the Committee stands shoulder to shoulder with all of you to achieve a good contract.

AT&T SW BARGAINIG REPORT #21

February 28, 2017

Your CWA Bargaining Committee continued negotiations late into the night on Sunday, through Monday, February 27, 2017. The Union Committee continues to bargain today, attempting to reach an agreement with the Company. There has been much progress in these negotiations but we still have a ways to go. We will update the site as information becomes available.

A special thank you to CWA Local 6009 President Jerry Butler, for his correspondence to the Bargaining Committee. President Butler said his CWA Members are ready to do whatever is necessary in this fight. CWA Local 4900, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, sent a large package to the Union Committee, which we appreciate. CWA Local 4900 President Tim Strong included a letter in the package. President Strong wrote that CWA Local 4900 stands united with your CWA Bargaining Committee and the CWA Members of District 6 in our fight in achieving a fair contract. Thank you, CWA Local 6009 and CWA Local 4900 for your support. The Union Committee gains strength from our CWA Members standing tall.
Mobilize – More Now – Than Ever