MOBILITY TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

*****Tentative Agreement *****

The Communications Workers of America District 6 Bargaining Committee and AT&T Mobility, LLC have reached a Tentative Agreement on a new 2016 Labor Agreement. The Agreement will be for four years and expire on February 21, 2020. More details will follow in the next Bargaining Report.


48 HOUR CONTRACT EXTENSION

******************48 Hour Contract Extension*****************

The CWA Bargaining Committee met yesterday, Friday, with the Company. The Bargaining sessions continued into the early morning, Saturday, February 27. The two sides made progress in reaching an agreement but still remain apart on several key issues. Those include Article 21 – Absences, the Short Term Disability Plan and Pensions. Because of the progress in the negotiations, both sides agreed to a 48 hour contract extension that will expire at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time Sunday, February 28, 2016. The Union and the Company are meeting throughout the day Saturday trying to reach a new Labor Agreement.

CHECK FOR UPDATES AT www.district6.cwa-union.org


1095-C FORMS

Mail outs have begun for the 1095-C forms to employees from AT&T. For those of you who elected to receive your information electronically you should be able to view and have access now


BARGAINING UPDATE CALL FOR CWA MOBILITY MEMBERS

All CWA members at AT&T Mobility are invited to join District 6 leadership, CWA Area Director and Bargaining Chair- Mike Neumann for an update of negotiations with the company. Members will be able to submit questions to be answered by the bargaining committee.

TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE DIAL IN AT 6:55PM
877 229-8431


FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 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”. Also, our D6 Bargaining Committee started early bargaining with the Company beginning the week of February 8th. The Mobility contract expires February 26t, 2016. Please come and bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.


D6 MOBILITY BARGAINING HAS BEGUN

Bargaining began today in Austin, Texas to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement for District 6 AT&T Mobility employees. Please go to: www.district6.cwa-union.org to received daily reports on what information our Bargaining team will state.

Your Bargaining Team:

Mike Neumann – Chair
Jason Vellmer – Co Chair
Your Elected Bargaining Team:
John Richie
Mike Gemelli
Kandi Skinner

Remember your Mobilization Efforts are vital to the success of your bargaining team.


NEW IRS DEADLINES FOR FILING FORM 1095-C

The due date for 2015 information reporting requirements under I.R.C. sections 6055 & 6056 have been extended.

The due date for AT&T to furnish the 2015 Form 1095-C, Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, was changed from January 31, 2016 to March 31, 2016.

As a result of the extension, individuals might not receive a Form 1095-C by the time they file their 2015 tax returns. For further guidance please go to page 7 of https://www.irs.gov/uac/Recent-Development-2015-12-29-2015-Forms-1095B-1094B-1095C-and-1094C. You can also speak with your tax advisor.


JANUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The E-Board and Membership meetings date has been changed & will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 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”. Also, our Mobility VP &/or Mobilization Chair will give updates on Union Day activities to gear up for the expiring Mobility contract on February 26t, 2016. Please come and bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.


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DECEMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The E-Board and Membership meetings date has been changed & will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 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”. Also, our Mobility VP & chief stewards attended the Mobility Bargaining Caucus in Dallas on 11-13-15. Please come to hear updates and bring any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. We will have a few topics to cover and provide updates.