Verizon Bargaining 2011: Report # 60

The bargaining team met with the Company in Rye Town, New York this week, where on table discussions took place.

The Unions presented counter proposals pertaining to the Health Care Benefit Coordinators that provide valued service to our members, and on the Medical Restriction Policy.

The Company rejected the Union’s earlier counter proposal on absence.

As your Unions continue to fight for good American middle class Union jobs, the Company notified CWA and IBEW this morning of an EISP offer in certain specific work centers and titles throughout the region. We have the work, we want the work, but clearly the Company’s intent is to move OUR work to Mexico, Canada, the Philippines and India. This is just another example of corporate greed at its best.

Your Unions remain committed to delivering a contract that meets the needs of the membership. The strength of the bargaining team however continues to be each and every member. Thank you for your continued support.