Verizon Bargaining 2011: Report # 61

The Mid-Atlantic bargaining team met in Rye New York this week with the Company and presented a counter-proposal that addressed call center work, absence, the Medical Restriction Policy, transfers, benefits and many other items that remain outstanding. The Company response to this proposal showed a lack of interest and concern to the bargaining priorities of CWA and IBEW.

The greed continued to overflow this week when the Company counter-proposals demanded that we give up benefits, in order to save this Company millions and millions of dollars. When questioned, their response to our proposal as well as several other Company proposals that demand concessions, the Company struggled to explain how these demands would be handled in our different locals. They requested time to look into their proposals and will respond to us at a later time. Bargaining has recessed until next week.

Active and Local members need to continue mobilization activities. Preparations are in place for the upcoming National Day of Action and all should make arrangements to participate in planned events.

Keep up the fight each day in every location and stay strong.