CWA Local 6174/Brightspeed of Texas Bargaining Report #6

The Union and the Company met again today virtually. After a long day of negotiating, we have reached a tentative agreement! Here are some of the highlights:

• Five year contract with expiration date of 11/30/2027
• Year 1 pay raise 3% retro to 10/3/2022
• Year 2 at 2.5%, Year 3 at 2.5%, Year 4 at 3%, Year 5 at 3%
• Two new fixed Holidays effective in 2023 - Martin Luther King Jr. &  Day After Thanksgiving
• Payment for 2023 MLK Day for all Employees at regular rate of pay
• Fixed Scheduling Issue
• Fixed Temporary Work Issue
• Introduced new job title – Enhanced Premise Technician

The Committee wishes to thank the Members for your full support during this long process. We believe we have put before you a very good contract and fully recommend ratification! Local Officers will be in touch on the explanation/ratification process shortly.

In Solidarity,
Your CWA Bargaining Committee

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