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Multiband Bargaining Report #2

22 Feb, 2011

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22 Feb, 2011

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Multiband Bargaining Report #2

The Union and the Company met yesterday February 22, 2011 and worked late into the night. The Company presented their responses to the Union?s proposals, and then presented the Company?s proposals to the Union.

Multiband Bargaining Report #2

CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #5

22 Feb, 2011

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22 Feb, 2011

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CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #5

The CWA Committee met with the Company in the morning. The Union Committee continued to ask questions regarding the Companies proposals. The Company rejected the Union?s proposals on Article 6 ? Vacations, Article 7 ? Holidays, Article 9 ? Other Excused Absences, Article 10 ? Contracting and Transferring Work Out, Article 16 ? Sickness and Disability Leave Benefits, Article 17 ? Group Health Plans, Article 27 ? Work Schedules All Departments, Article 29 ? Evening Meal Expense, Article 30 ? Board and Lodging and Article 32 ? Termination Pay.

CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #5

CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #4

21 Feb, 2011

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21 Feb, 2011

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CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #4

Bargaining Committees for both the Union and the Company resumed negotiations this morning. The Company presented four new bargaining proposals to the Union. They included new language on sickness and disability, new proposed language on part time employees, a retention / reimbursement proposal and a work schedule proposal for retail employees.

CenturyLink of Missouri Bargaining Report #4

Multiband Bargaining Report #1

21 Feb, 2011

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21 Feb, 2011

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Multiband Bargaining Report #1

The Union and the Company met on February 21, 2011 at which time the Union asked multiple questions about specific issues relating to both the language in the contract, and also benefits issues.

Multiband Bargaining Report #1

Windstream Bargaining Report #11

18 Feb, 2011

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18 Feb, 2011

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Windstream Bargaining Report #11

The full committees met today Friday, February 18th. A lengthy discussion was held on the Group Medical Plan and the Company?s Wellness Program proposal. The Union requested more information on medical costs and premiums.

Windstream Bargaining Report #11

Bucking National Trend, Texas Union Membership Shows Moderate Increase

18 Feb, 2011

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18 Feb, 2011

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Bucking National Trend, Texas Union Membership Shows Moderate Increase

The addition of 37,000 union members in Texas brings the union population here to 545,000. While the 5.4 percent join rate remains low, it rose from 5.1 percent a year ago. Texas is now ahead of eight other states in that category.

Bucking National Trend, Texas Union Membership Shows Moderate Increase