Verizon Southwest Bargaining Report #55

The Company and the Union met today in full session. The Company presented revised Company Proposal #6, Job Application procedures. The Union rejected Company Proposal #17, lump sum payment option. The Supply Chain Services Committee met with the Company today. The Union Committee rejected Company Proposal #14, Retiree Life insurance, Company Proposal #15, MOA on Pension Benefits and Company Proposal #17, Lump Sum Payment option. The Company presented a revised proposal on Company Proposal #4 concerning Sickness and Disability treatment. At this time, the Company and the Union are still far apart on the major issues. Stay strong and stay united and back your Bargaining Committee.