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KRCG-TV Bargaining Report #1

The Union and Company met on November 19, 2010, to open negotiations on a new 4 year contract. The current contract was set to expire on November 30, 2010. The Union presented a proposal on upgrades and a clean up item, but mainly focused on wages. The Company presented one proposal, which they withdrew later in the day. They too were interested in wages.

KRCG-TV Bargaining Report #1

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D6 Organizing Initiative Update #9

As you know, we rolled out our District 6 Organizing Initiative in January during the District 6 Conference in El Paso. Since that time, many Locals have been working to make face-to-face contacts with non-members. Some Locals have engaged in external organizing efforts as well. I have periodically provided updates on some of the successes that Locals have achieved. Below are a few of the highlights and notable efforts from past twelve weeks. Please note that, while the number of new members for some Locals listed below may not appear to be large, they are included here because they represent a significant percentage of the Local?s non-members. Additionally, this is not a complete and comprehensive list of all organizing activities throughout the District. A more complete representation of all organizing activities across the District can be found in the Weekly Organizing Reports that are being compiled and disseminated to all Locals each week.

D6 Organizing Initiative Update #9

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CenturyLink Central Arkansas Local 6171 Bargaining Report #14

The two committees met to discuss the proposals and the word for the day was REJECT! The Union tried to show some movement in order to get the Company to come off of the retrogressive language previously passed, but the Company?s chair stated that he understood our position, but never showed any inclination that there would be movement on their end.

CenturyLink Central Arkansas Local 6171 Bargaining Report #14

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Protect the Rights of Public Safety Officers

Public safety workers protect us and are there for our communities when we need them most. These hard working and dedicated men and women deserve to have their voices heard on the job. Unfortunately, only 25 states fully protect the right of state and local public safety officers to collectively bargain. This oversight in this country's fundamental collective bargaining laws can be addressed through Congressional passage of the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This bill already passed the House and in the Senate it has six Republican co-sponsors. The only real obstacle it faces is whether a few or even one obstructionist Senator successfully manipulates the Senate rules to prevent the bill from being discussed. Don't let this happen.

Protect the Rights of Public Safety Officers