CWA/AT&T SW Bargaining Report #15
The Bargaining Committee met with the Company this morning and passed the following proposals:
Article VIII (adding MLK Day) and making sure the other sections remained unchanged, Counter proposals of Sup Statement #1 (Classification of Employees) dropping to 30 months from 36 months, Sup Statement #12 (force adjustment) increasing surplus notification from three weeks to eight, and increasing the layoff allowance for employees with more than 96 months (8 years).
We tentatively agreed to the following proposals:
- Removing $3000 cap on incentive plans with notification to the Union on new incentive plans for discussion as they are developed.
- Union Notification when the Company plans to use contractors, how long the duration will be, location, expected duration, and number of personnel being used.
- Appendix J - Sup Statement 4 (Holidays) - Adding MLK Day
- Appendix J - Sup Statement 9 (Promotional Pay Treatment) - current language unchanged
Our next scheduled meeting with the Company is tomorrow afternoon, and we will follow up with a new bargaining report afterwards.
CWA District 6 along with the CWA Bargaining Team will be hosting an informational town hall on March 27th at 7pm. You will be able to learn:
• Key Updates & Critical Information on AT&T SW Bargaining
• How members can get involved in critical mobilization efforts in their Locals
• Direct Q&A with our bargaining team about issues impacting your future
This call does require registration, as it is only available to CWA members within District 6. You can register at the following link:
To stay updated on actions and mobilizations, text FIGHT to 49484. You can also fill out this quick form to get involved and receive the latest bargaining updates.
In Solidarity,
CWA/AT&T SW Bargaining Team
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