CWA / AT&T 2017 “Orange” Contract Bargaining

March 4, 2017 – Bargaining Report #22

Bargaining resumed today and, for the first time in a while, there was some

meaningful dialogue. While we remain extremely far apart, the tone was a

little different today. The Union passed more title upgrade language and

had extensive discussions around the Company asking people to do more

work without adding to their compensation or upgrading their titles.

The Company gave counter proposals on Union-Company Relationship

and Force Adjustment. While neither proposal is what we are looking for,

the language was starting to move in the right direction. We also broke off

into a small off the record group to discuss some issues affecting the

network and supply groups. Hopefully today will set a trend of increased

dialogue, however, we need all members to stay mobilized and keep up the

fight!!

Stay strong Sisters and Brothers!!

In Solidarity,

Mike Baxter, Local 1101 Glen Skeen, Local 4320

Frank Oliva, Local 1298 Debbie Goulet, Local 7803

Deb Casey, Local 2204 Hector Capote, Local 7250

Jeff Reamer, Local 13000 Brandon Beck, Local 9511

Julie Daloisio, Local 13500 Joe Sison, Local 9412

Holly Sorey, Local 4202 Pat Telesco, District 1, Chair

Tonya Moore, D1