CWA Local 6229

CWA/AT&T Bargaining Report #3

February 26, 2009

Bargaining continued this afternoon between the Communications Workers of America and AT&T.  CWA raised numerous questions pertaining to the Notice of Change Letters received from the Company on February 23, 2009.  The Union has various concerns in regards to the changes the Company has proposed in the areas of Overtime, Union Dues Confirmation, FMLA, Arbitration, Partial Session Illness and Customer Security Requirements.  After a lengthy discussion, the Company agreed to research and upon completion respond to the Unions questions. 

To date, the Company still has not complied with the Union request for information letter.  It is obvious that this is a delay tactic by the Company and a means of keeping our MEMBERS IN THE DARK.  The Company further REFUSED TO BARGAIN on RETIREES BENIFITS!!!!!!!

This is proof positive that the Company has no intent of reaching a FAIR AND JUST Contract—–Let’s continue our Mobilization Activity and let the Company know, “WE DEMAND WHAT WE DESERVE AND WE WILL NOT FORGET OUR RETIREES WHO BUILT THIS COMPANY!!!!”   Don’t forget to wear BLACK ON FRIDAYS.

                               UNITED WE BARGAIN…………               

                                                                          DIVIDED WE BEG!!!!