Verizon Regional Bargaining Report # 19

The Regional Bargaining Committees met today, but no movement resulted despite the approaching contract expiration.

The Union passed a proposal to eliminate the “carved-out” provisions that deny protections to Verizon Business Technicians. The Union Committee then requested estimates of savings and other justifications for various management proposals. However, the Company had little to say of substance and failed to make a compelling case for its proposals. The Company followed up by rejecting three outstanding Union proposals.

Your bargaining team continues to work on the issues and is looking for ways to move the process forward. Meanwhile, mobilization efforts within the locals are critical, including preparations for a possible strike.