CenturyLink (6372) Bargaining Report #6

The Union and Company met throughout the day to continue negotiations as the expiration draws near, January 31, 2015.

The Union revised UP 12, Overtime; UP 17, Vacations; and UP 19, Uniforms.

The Union withdrew the following proposals; UP 3, Sun Protective Clothing; UP 7, Pallbearer; UP 9, Adequate Rest; UP 14, Standby; and UP 15, Veterans Day.

The Union Countered CP 22, Savings Plan; CP 7, Layoffs; and CP 21, Pensions.

We reached a tentative agreement on the following proposals; UP 1, Combine Contracts; UP 16, Holidays; and UP 31, MOA DSL.

The Company presented the Union with Package Proposal 1 which included a counter wage proposal. 

No other agreements were reached.

We are scheduled to meet with the Company tomorrow, Saturday, January 31, 2015. 

The contract expires at midnight, January 31, 2015.

Your Bargaining Committee