CWA / AT&T 2017 “Orange” Contract Bargaining

April 28, 2017 – Bargaining Report #39

As you are aware, the Union gave the company 72 hour notice today to

terminate the contract as per the extension agreement. The Union did this

because the Company refused to come to the table and bargain. After

receiving notice, the Company came to the table and we had extensive

conversations, but we remain far apart. AT&T is standing by their greedy

proposals and looking to slash benefits and outsource jobs while they make

over a billion dollars a month. We know many of you will have questions

about the 72-hour notice so here is a link to the FAQ sheet:

https://www.cwa-union.org/news/orange-att-mobility-contract-terminate-in-

72-hours

The Bargaining Team is strengthened by the support and mobilization of

the membership. There were protests at the AT&T shareholders’ meeting

and mobilization events around the country. Let AT&T hear loud and clear

that you demand and deserve a fair contract! Stay unified, mobilized and

angry! When we fight, We WIN!

Stay strong Brothers and Sisters!!

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