Verizon Regional Bargaining Report # 29

The Regional Bargaining Committee met with the company late tonight.

The Company responded to the Union’s comprehensive proposal by rejecting the proposal and passing a modification to its original comprehensive proposal. The Union Committee will review the Company’s proposal and respond appropriately. At first glance it appears only minor changes were made to the Company’s original proposal. The Company’s action tonight indicates this fight will be a long one and we must do what is necessary to make this company understand we will not retreat but will continue to demand to be treated with respect. This bargaining team is determined to fight as long as it takes to make that happen.

Today, retirees from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware attended a rally in Annapolis, Maryland. Thousands of retirees rallied throughout Mid-Atlantic to show this company that retirees will not be forgotten. Keep it up and together we will win either at the table or on the street.