Verizon Regional Bargaining Report # 13

The Mid-Atlantic Bargaining Team met with the Company today to review its Call Sharing proposal. Under the terms of this proposal, Verizon would not have any restrictions on routing calls. The proposal would allow Verizon to route calls to any call center or vendor based on a matrix of skill sets. Verizon’s proposal does not provide for any limits on the contracting of work. Basically, Verizon wants a disposable workforce of contractors in every job title and every job function.

Verizon's proposal is an insult to every worker employed here today. It is an insult to every retiree who built this company from the ground up. Contractors have no vested interest other than a quick paycheck and a shiny spot on their resume'. This round of bargaining is not about allowing more contracting of bargaining unit work – it’s about CWA members performing the bargaining unit work. It’s Our Turn!!

The Regional table is scheduled to meet with the company again tomorrow.

By now you should have already made plans to attend the Rally in New York City on July 25th. Every CWA member has a stake in this game. We need to show Verizon we will fight to the end to protect our jobs and ensure our families futures.