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AT&T Internet Services
IT'S TIME TO GET SERIOUS: We Deserve a Fair Contract THE RESULTS ARE IN... CWA Membership has ratified the new 3 year contract. NOTICE: If you are a member and did not receive a ballot, contact your local steward or the Local office for a duplicate ballot. At&t Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #46 FINAL BARGAINING REPORT March 12, 2008
COMPENSATION Tier 1 (Customer Assistants) Wage schedules that were effective for Customer Assistants beginning March 2007 will result in wage increases amounting to more than 20% over the life of the contract. $600 Lump Sum for active Tier 1 employees upon ratification. This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. Tier 2 Wage Increases · 2007 – 3% · 2008 – 2.5% · 2009 – 2.5%
$500 Lump Sum for active Tier 2 employees upon ratification. General wage increases for all wage schedules in Tier 2 are retroactive to July 22, 2007. Payment of retroactive wages for wage schedule increases will occur within 30 days following ratification. Tier 2 employees can expect retroactive pay up to as much as $2,300 depending on title and wage step. Tier 2 - Team Award Effective 2008, the Team Award will be modified for titles that currently have an 11% Team Award Target as follows:· Create new wage schedules for those titles by adding 5% to the base· Lower the Team Award Target to 6%· 5% will go into the base wage and no longer be at risk leaving the remaining 6% as a Team Award. Discretionary Lump Sum Payments Discretionary Lump Sum Payments are eliminated. The money was converted into lump sum payments for all titles. UNION DUES Union dues will continue to be deducted in a prorated amount from the Tier 2 Team Award. (This was a language change only). COMPANY/UNION RELATIONSIncrease the time off limit for unpaid Union activities from 200 hours to 250 hours per calendar year for each union representative and increase the number of Union representatives allowed to take up to 560 hours per calendar year of unpaid time off for union activities from 5 to 10. This provision will increase availability of union representation for employees on the job. CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES Add part-time classification. TIER 2 - TITLE CHANGES Effective July 22, 2007, the following changes will occur: · Upgrade the WFM TSR II, (WS 11) to Support Administrator II (WS 13); · Upgrade the NCG TSR II, (WS 11) to a new title, NCG Representative (WS 15); · Upgrade Dispatcher (WS 4) by $50 per week to the top step, increasing all steps in the schedule by an average of 3.8% This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement; · New title and wage schedule – Internet Assistant (WS 2); · Place Surveillance Administrator on (WS 4); · Place Surveillance Technician on (WS 13). DEATH IN AN EMPLOYEE’S IMMEDIATE FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD Definition for immediate now includes other persons living in the same household for purposes of granting paid time off. ILLNESS ABSENCE Change unscheduled time off to illness absence and increase paid illness absence from 5 to 6 paid days for employees with 7 or more years of Net Credited Service. MEAL ALLOWANCE Increase overnight travel meal expense reimbursement cap from $25 to $30 per day. WORK SCHEDULES AND SENIORITY When assigning work schedules, Net Credited Service will be the deciding factor. This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS Effective 1/01/09, modify the hours during which more than 50% of the time worked must fall for shift differential eligibility from 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. LAYOFF In the event of surplus and possible layoff of employees, the Company will meet with the Union to obtain input on its proposed layoff process prior to notifying affected employees. Increase the notice to surplus employees designated for layoff from a minimum of 2 weeks to a minimum of 4 weeks. Increase the amount of layoff allowance maximum from 4 weeks to 8 weeks of pay. LAYOFF ALLOWANCE
BENEFITSTier 1 Customer Assistants will retain their current medical plan. The Custom Care Plan for Tier 2 will no longer be an option for Internet Services. Effective January 1, 2009, Tier 2 employees will have a choice between two medical plan options: The AT&T Medical Plan (Tier 1) and the AT&T Medical Plan (Alternative Provisions Option). The AT&T Alternative Medical Plan highlights are:
Below are the AT&T Alternative Medical Plan rates for Tier 2: CONTRIBUTIONS
The AT&T Alternative Medical Plan represents an annual savings of $456 for an employee only; $360 for an employee plus one and $264 for a family. This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. DEDUCTIBLES
Once the employee satisfies their deductible for the calendar year the employee will only be responsible for 10% of expenses incurred until the out of pocket maximum amount (which includes the deductible) is met. The plan will then pay 100% of expenses incurred for the remainder of the year.
OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUMS
This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COPAYS
Effective January 1, 2009, the following New Hire Plan Provisions will apply to Tier 2:
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Up to two union representatives who attend Step 1 grievance meetings will be paid by the Company. CIVIC DUTY The company will send a clarification letter to all managers in AT&T Internet Services within 30 days of ratification of the contract to address issues raised during bargaining regarding civic duty to ensure there is consistent application.
UNION ORIENTATION The Local Union President will be notified in writing when an employee is hired into a job title covered under the National Internet contract and the Local Union will be allowed time to meet with newly-hired employees for the purpose of furnishing them information about the Union. A Local Union representative is permitted to participate in the orientation at Company expense. This is an improvement from the first tentative agreement. WORKING RELATIONS COMMITTEE Enhance the Working Relations Committee Agreement to address the following issues:
Increase the number of Working Relations Committee paid members to five union representatives and five company representatives. Status of the above issues will be shared with the Union and Company Bargaining Chairs. This provision will increase the effectiveness of the WRC in addressing workplace issues. TELEPHONE CONCESSION SBC @ Home will change its name to AT&T @ Home and will be provided to all Internet Service employees as soon as administratively possible. DURATIONThe agreement shall be effective July 22, 2007 and continue until 11:59 p.m. on July 17, 2010. In Unity, Donna Bentley, Chair Penny Leytem, Mary Linhart, Linda Gonzalez, Cherie Brokaw A MAJORITY OF THE UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS RATIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT At&t Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #45 March 9, 2008 ALERT!! The Union reached a tentative agreement with AT&T late last night. Details of the agreement will be posted soon. In Unity, Your Bargaining Committee Thank you for your support! At&t Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #44 March 5, 2008 The Union and Company will meet in full formal session tomorrow, March 6, 2008. Thus far, the Company has not been willing to make changes to the tentative agreement that failed last fall. We are hopeful that these discussions will address our members concerns on the remaining issues of Healthcare, Wages and Wage Related Items, and Job Security. In Unity, Your Union Bargaining Committee MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE At&t Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #43 February 24, 2008 The Union requested information pertaining to the Company’s last proposed medical plan. The Union Bargaining Committee will review the information when it is provided and compare it to the other plans discussed over the last several months of negotiations. Progress has been extremely slow but we are hopeful. Specific issues related to Customer Assistants, shift differentials and compensation are being explored. We would like to thank those of you who participated in your local mobilization activities that took place on Friday. In Unity, Your Union Bargaining Committee
** MOBILIZATION IS THE KEY **
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #42 Feb. 21, 2008 The Union and Company Bargaining Committees have continued to meet this week for the purpose of proposing and discussing the remaining unresolved issues. As of this report, little progress has been made. The Company has proposed a health care plan that offers minor changes, but continues to hold their position on no improvements for the Customer Assistants. Wages and wage related items are still unresolved including shift differentials and retroactivity. Please participate in your locals mobilization efforts. In Unity, Your Union Bargaining Committee MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #41 Feb. 15, 2008 The Union committee will meet today in preparation for resuming negotiations with the Company this weekend. The unresolved issues still remaining include: Wages and wage related items, Healthcare, Shift Differentials, CORE moves, and Work of The Future.
This information will be updated the first of next week.
In Unity CWA Bargaining Committee AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #40 Feb. 6, 2008 Although the Union and Company have had some informal discussions this week, there is no progress to report at this time. Your Union Committee continues to remain hopeful that we can work through the remaining complicated issues. We will continue informal discussions throughout this week and will update this information as conditions warrant. In Unity, Your CWA Bargaining Committee
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #39 Jan. 16, 2008 The Union and Company Bargaining Committees met and worked on the remaining unresolved issues from Sunday, January 6th through Monday, January 14th. Several different resolutions to these issues were discussed but no agreement was reached. Your Union Committee has worked extremely hard during these difficult negotiations. We remain optimistic and are ready to discuss an agreement that is satisfactory to both our members and the Company. The committees now stand in recess subject to call by either party. This information will be updated as conditions warrant. In Unity, Your CWA Bargaining Committee
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #38 Jan. 9, 2008 The Union and the Company met informally to discuss health care today. The Union Bargaining Committee is continuing to explore new health care options that would be an acceptable plan for our members. The Company continues to reject the Union’s proposal to place Internet Services into the respective core agreements. We will keep you informed of our progress. Thank you for your support.
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #37 Jan 2, 2008 The Union Bargaining Committee will convene this week to prepare for full committee negotiations next week. The outstanding issues concerning Wages, Medical Benefits, and Work of the Future will be discussed in these meetings. Your continued understanding and support is appreciated. In Unity, Your CWA Bargaining Committee AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #36 December 11, 2007 The Union and the Company Bargaining Committees met the last week of November. The majority of our time was spent reviewing the Summary Plan Descriptions for both existing medical plans and reviewing examples and comparisons. The Committees now stand in recess subject to call by either party. Have a Merry Christmas! In Unity, Your Bargaining Committee AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #35 November 28, 2007 The Union and Company continue to meet and discuss the issues around benefits, moves to the core, wages and wage related concerns. At this time, little progress has been made, however we remain hopeful that these very difficult issues can be worked out to the satisfaction of both parties. The Union committee sincerely appreciates your patience during these extremely challenging negotiations. Please continue to participate in planned mobilization activities.
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #34 November 20, 2007 The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met in full session Thursday. The Company responded to some of the issues that are still remaining unresolved. We talked about specifically about compensation for both Tier 1’s and Tier 2’s. The Company also rejected the Union proposal on work of the future. Your union bargaining committee will work on these issues and keep you posted. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #33 November 13, 2007 The last full committee meeting with AT&T Internet Services was held Friday, November 2, 2007. At that time, the Union rejected the Company’s proposals on Health Care and Shift Differentials. We passed our proposal on moves to the core contracts and Health Care, which was rejected immediately by the Company. The Company has yet to respond to our proposals on wage related issues including Dispatcher Wages, Lump Sums, and Retroactive Wages. We continue to hold our position on securing work of the future. We have reached agreement on Scheduling by Seniority and Pay Treatment for Union Representatives who attend new employee orientations. The full committee will meet late Wednesday, November 14th. REMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #32 November 2, 2007 The Union and the Company met today. The Union passed revised proposals on Wages and Wage related issues to include Lump Sums, Retroactivity and Dispatcher Wages. The Union rejected the Company’s proposals on Shift Differentials and Benefits. The Union and the Company are still far apart on Healthcare. The Union continues to hold our position on securing work of the future. The parties will reconvene on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, for further discussions. MOBILIZE*****MOBILIZE*****MOBILIZE*****MOBILIZE AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #31 October 25, 2007 The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met in full session yesterday. The issues discussed between the parties were wages, title upgrades, shift differentials, health care and compensation for customer assistants. The Union rejected the Company’s proposals on shift differentials and health care. In addition, the union submitted proposals related to contracting of work and work of the future. The Union is expecting responses from the Company today on the outstanding proposals as well as data requests. SUPPORT YOUR UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #30 October 19, 2007 The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met in full session yesterday to discuss seniority issues and union orientation. We are scheduled to return to formal session on Monday to discuss issues including healthcare and wages. We will keep you updated on our progress. Yesterday’s rallies and events in Texas and California were a wonderful success. CWA had a tremendous presence that was reflected by the media. UNITY UNITY UNITY UNITY
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #29 October 17, 2007 The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met yesterday afternoon to discuss the issues that caused the tentative agreement to fail. The union passed several proposals regarding healthcare, wages and various working conditions issues. The Company agreed to consider the information and respond at a later time. We expect to meet with the Company again today. We will keep you informed of our progress. WEAR RED TOMMORROW IN SUPPORT OF A FAIR CONTRACT! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #28 October 11, 2007 The Union Bargaining Committee is meeting this week to prepare for negotiations with the Company. The full Committee will convene Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to discuss our member’s issues on the last tentative agreement. This information will be updated accordingly. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #27 October 3, 2007 Your CWA Bargaining Committee met yesterday in conference. We later met with the Company to discuss further bargaining and will be preparing additional information requests to submit to them. Please remember we are currently working without a contract. Mobilization plans are being developed. When they are in place we will let you know. Thanks for your continued support. AT&T INTERNET SERVICES INC. SPECIAL BARGAINING REPORTSEPTEMBER 24, 2007The AT&T Internet Services members rejected the tentative agreement at an overwhelming margin. The Union Committee is standing by in an effort to resume negotiations. This information will be updated as new developments occur. AT&T Internet Services for a PDF of the final Bargaining Report Ratification Ballots are in the field. Should duplicates be needed, please contact CWA Staff Representatives Donna Bentley at 214-638-3255 or Cherie Brokaw at 562-944-1300. Ballots will be counted on September 24, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. at the following address:
CWA Dallas Staff Office Woodview Tower 1349 Empire Central Ste 610 Dallas, TX 75247
Election committee members from your respective locals are invited to participate and observers are welcome to attend.
AT&T Internet Services Contract explanation Meetings Contract explanation meetings will be held at the following locations and times. Come and hear directly from our own bargaining team members Penny Leytem, Chief Steward and Linda Gonzales, Area Steward as they provide you with important information regarding our contract. When: Monday, August 27, 2007 Location and times: 2623 Camino Ramon San Ramon, California 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2600 Camino Ramon San Ramon, California 12 noon to 1 p.m. 2623 Camino Ramon San Ramon, California 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. to 5 pm 5:30 p.m. to 6 pm 6:30 p.m. to 7 pm INTERNET SERVICES INC. FINAL BARGAINING REPORTAugust 20, 2007
WAGE INCREASES
General increases for all wage schedules (except for the newly negotiated Customer Assistant – wage schedule 3) are retroactive to July 22, 2007. Payment of retroactive wages will occur within 30 days following ratification. LUMP SUM PAYMENTS A lump sum payment of $500 in 2007 for employees in all titles, (except for the newly negotiated Customer Assistant – wage schedule 3), who are active on the payroll on the date of ratification. A lump sum payment of $350 in 2007, for all Customer Assistants who are active on the payroll on the date of ratification. DISCRETIONARY LUMP SUM PAYMENTS Discretionary Lump Sum Payments are eliminated. TEAM AWARDEffective 2008, the Team Award will be modified for titles with an 11% Team Award Target based on the following:· Create new wage schedules for those titles by adding 5% to the base· Lower the Team Award Target to 6%The 2008 payout for the 2007 Team Performance Award will be based on the 11% target. UNION DUES Union dues will continue to be deducted in a prorated amount from the Team Award. COMPANY UNION RELATIONSIncrease the time off limit for unpaid Union activities from 200 hours to 250 hours per calendar year for each union representative and increase the number of Union representatives allowed to take up to 560 hours per calendar year of unpaid time off for union activities from 5 to 10. CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES Add part-time classification. TITLE CHANGES Effective July 22, 2007, the following changes will occur: · Upgrade the WFM TSR II to Support Administrator II – WS 13 · Upgrade the NCG TSR II to a new title, NCG Representative – WS 15 · Upgrade Dispatcher – WS 4 by $40 per week to the top step · New title and wage schedule – Internet Assistant WS 2 · Place Surveillance Administrator on WS 4 · Place Surveillance Technician on WS 13 Payment of retroactive wages for wage schedule increases will occur within 30 days following ratification. DEATH IN AN EMPLOYEE’S IMMEDIATE FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD Includes other persons living in the same household for purposes of granting paid time off. ILLNESS ABSENCE Change unscheduled time off to illness absence and increase paid illness absence to 6 paid days for employees with 7 or more years of Net Credited Service. MEAL ALLOWANCE Increase overnight travel meal expense reimbursement cap from $25 to $30 per day. NET CREDITED SERVICE When assigning work schedules, Net Credited Service will be taken into consideration. SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS Effective 1/01/08, modify the hours during which more than 50% of the time must fall for shift differential eligibility from 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. LAYOFF In the event of surplus and possible layoff of employees, the Company will meet with the Union to obtain input on its proposed layoff process prior to notifying affected employees. Increase the notice to surplus employees designated for layoff from a minimum of 2 weeks to a minimum of 4 weeks. Increase the amount of layoff allowance maximum from 4 weeks to 8 weeks of pay. LAYOFF ALLOWANCE
BENEFITSThere are no changes in the benefit plans for the newly negotiated Customer Assistants. All other Internet employees, in 2008, will have a choice between two alternative AT&T medical plans. The existing plan will no longer be offered. The choice is between a plan with zero contributions (premiums) for the employee and 15% contributions for dependents and a plan with 7% contributions for the employee and 11% contributions for dependents. The second plan has higher total contributions but has potential savings of lower out of pocket total costs for medical services. Both plans have deductibles and out of pocket maximums. The lower cost plans are higher, and the higher cost plans are lower. Prescription Drug co-pays and the 10% co-insurance are the same in both plans. Physicals, diagnostic tests, screenings and wellness exams for preventative care are at no cost to you. GRIEVANCES Up to 2 union representatives who attend Step 1 grievance meetings for disciplinary actions will be paid by the Company. CIVIC DUTY The company will send a clarification letter to all managers in AT&T Internet Services within 30 days of ratification of the contract to address issues raised during bargaining regarding the application of Civic duty to ensure there is consistent application. UNION ORIENTATION The Local Union President will be notified in writing when an employee is hired into a job title covered under the National Internet contract and the Local Union will be allowed time to meet with newly-hired employees for the purpose of furnishing them information about the Union. WORKING RELATIONS COMMITTEE Add to the Working Relations Committee Agreement to address the following issues: · Standards of performance · Scheduling processes · Mandatory overtime · Transfer process Increase the number of Working Relations Committee paid members to 5 union and 5 company. Status of the above issues will be shared with the Union and Company Bargaining Chairs. DURATIONThe agreement shall be effective July 22, 2007 and continue until 11:59 p.m. on July 17, 2010. The Union Bargaining Committee recommends ratification of this agreement. In Unity, Donna Bentley, Chair Penny Leytem Mary Linhart Linda Gonzalez Cherie Brokaw AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #26 August 21, 2007 Late today the Union and the Company reached a tentative agreement on a 3-year contract. Details are forthcoming. Thank all of you for supporting your Union Bargaining Committee. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #25 August 20, 2007 The Union and Company Bargaining Committees will be meeting with the Company later today to continue “full committee” negotiations. At the conclusion of this meeting, we will update this information. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #24 August 16, 2007 Contrary to rumors, no agreement between the parties has been reached. While your Bargaining Team recognizes that you are anxious for a resolution to these contract negotiations, there has been no change to report at this time. For accurate information, please rely on your union leadership and these updates to keep you informed.
KEEPING THE UNION STRONG! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #23 August 9, 2007 Informal talks between AT&T Internet Services and CWA continue on Healthcare. While some minimal progress has been made, we still have major issues to overcome. As concrete information is available to report, we will do so. Your Bargaining Committee appreciates your support and patience. “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER” AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #22 August 3, 2007 Talks continue between the parties regarding the proposals that include Healthcare. It is not a surprise since Healthcare has been a major issue in every set of negotiations in the past few years. The Union and Company are still far apart on these issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult negotiations and we are doing everything possible to bring this round of bargaining to a successful conclusion. “WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER” AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #21 July 31, 2007 Your Union Bargaining Committee continues to work with CWA Headquarters Staff in our Washington, DC location for the purpose of preparing responses to the Company’s current benefit proposal. Once we are closer to rectifying the benefit issues, we will be able to move on to the other outstanding concerns of wages, shift differentials/Sunday premiums and Customer Assistant improvements. “Stand Strong Together”
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #20 July 27, 2007 The Bargaining Committees have recessed formal negotiations until early next week.The Union will spend the next few days reviewing data and preparing responses to the Company’s current benefit plan proposals.The website will be updated as changes occur or as conditions warrant.TOGETHER WE BARGAIN!AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #19 July 26, 2007 Even though contract negotiations have continued, there is no progress to report. The contract extension expired, meaning, we are working without a contract. However, the terms and conditions of the expired contract remain in effect, with the exception of arbitration and possibly dues deduction. If problems arise as a result of this, we will attempt to resolve them at the bargaining table.Your Bargaining Committee wishes to thank you for your continued support and mobilization efforts while we strive to achieve a satisfactory agreement.We will update as developments occur.UNITY!AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #18 July 26, 2007 The parties continued informal discussions into the night. No progress was made in the remaining issues of Benefits, Wages, Differentials, Sunday Premiums, and Customer Assistant concerns. Negotiations will continue today.The contract extension expired at midnight July 25, 2007 (CDT) and the Company did not agreed to extend further.We will continue to work without a contract until further notice.UNITY!AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #17 July 25, 2007 The Company and Union Bargaining Committees continued to meet late into the evening last night. Some of the proposals still not resolved are wages, benefits, differentials, Sunday premium and Customer Assistant issues. Your Union Bargaining Committee submitted proposals on some of these concerns in an effort to keep negotiations moving.Today negotiations will continue. Take some time today to let your supervisor know that you want a fair contract, and you want it now.READY TO WALK!AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #16 July 24, 2007 Committee Chairs have continued to have lengthy discussions regarding the remaining very important unresolved issues. At this time, the Union and Company have agreed to extend the current agreement until 11:59 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Thanks to all of you who participated in the Mobilization effort today. Your Union Bargaining Committee appreciates your support at this very critical time. MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Special Report July 22, 2007-12:20 A.M. The union and the company have agreed to continue bargaining past the expiration of the contract. While progress had been made there are still five key issues that need to be resolved. Business as usual until further notice. We will continue to send updates informing you of our progress. Please check any of the following websites or hotlines listed below:
Local 6215’s hotline at (214) 841-3459 District 9 at http://district9.cwa-union.org/ Local 9400 at http://www.cwa9400.com/ Local 9400’s hotline at (925) 689-4998 Solidarity can’t be beat! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #15 July 21, 2007 Contract negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services will continue today, July 21, 2007. Yesterday, the bargaining committees met throughout the day and into the evening discussing benefits and the many other outstanding issues that remain unresolved. Nevertheless, some progress was made toward reaching agreement on some of our critical issues. It is our intent to settle all the remaining issues in today’s bargaining sessions. It will be an enormous task because we are far apart on many issues. CWA is prepared to negotiate, but settlement will take unprecedented movement on the part of AT&T to close those gaps. We will be sending updates informing you of our progress. Please check any of the following websites or hotlines listed below:
Local 6215’s hotline at (214) 841-3459 District 9 at http://district9.cwa-union.org/ Local 9400 at http://www.cwa9400.com/ Local 9400 Hotline: (925)689-4998 United we bargain divided we beg! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #14 July 20, 2007 Contract negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services continue today, July 20, 2007. Yesterday, the chairs from both bargaining committees met to clarify positions on the current proposals. The sub committee on working conditions met last night to review 4x10’s and other scheduling concerns. There are still many outstanding issues that remain unresolved. Formal sessions will continue throughout today. Please visit the CWA websites for continued updates: District 6 at http://district6.cwa-union.org/ Local 6215 has a hotline at (214) 841-3459 District 9 at http://district9.cwa-union.org/ Local 9400 at http://www.cwa9400.com/ Thanks again for all your support! In Unity, Your CWA Bargaining Committee Support your CWA Bargaining Committee. Stronger together! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #13 July 19, 2007 The full bargaining committee met late yesterday. The Company provided explanations on many of their issues addressed in the latest Company proposal. The Committee continued discussions on Wages, Part-time Classification, Holiday Pay Treatment, Illness Absence, Differentials, current Memorandums of Agreements, Layoff Notification & Allowance, Team Awards, Union Activities, Civic Duty, and Transfer Procedures. While some progress has been made, many very important issues remain unresolved. The parties will convene later today. STAND UNITED! MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE AT&T Internet Services CWA Special Report July 13, 2007 Today, the AT & T Internet Services membership authorized CWA to call a strike IF NECESSARY. The vote was passed at an overwhelming 97.5%. Thanks to all who participated. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #12 July 11, 2007 On Tuesday, July 10th, the Union’s Bargaining Team worked on language proposals. Later in the day the joint committee met in full session at which time the Company presented their latest package proposal for consideration. Our committee will spend the next few days reviewing, researching, and preparing a response. The committees will meet independently throughout the scheduled CWA Convention. Full bargaining will resume on July 18th. This information will be updated on July 19th or as conditions warrant. Remember –“Support your Union Bargaining Team” MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILZE MOBILIZE AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #11 July 10, 2007
Monday morning the joint subcommittees reconvened for continued discussions of all existing memorandums of agreement, scheduling processes, and issues regarding working conditions. In the afternoon a full session was held during which the Company provided contractor usage cost information. The Union provided two revisions of their proposals. The first revision was for Time Off for a Death in the Family and the second one was for Layoff Allowance. The full committee will be in session today. Thank you for being member! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #10 July 06, 2007 Yesterday your union bargaining committee met with the Company and discussed several issues. The Union went through a majority of its outstanding proposals with questions and concerns relative to the Company’s proposal on titles. Today the parties bargained on both Company and Union issues. The Company provided the Union with a draft proposal which clarifies pay treatment for civic duty. The Union proposed revisions on a new title, carry-over vacation, incremental sick time and changes in the grievance procedure. Formal session is scheduled to resume Monday morning.
“KEEP THE UNION STRONG”
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #9 June 29, 2007 Yesterday your Union Bargaining Committee worked on drafting several language proposals. Today, the Union and Company met in formal session. The Company gave the Union their second proposal, which added two new language changes. The Company then responded to the Union’s proposals. The Union Bargaining Committee asked the Company for substantiations on several of their responses to our proposals. The Company also provided responses to two different information requests. The Committee’s will work independently on Monday and Tuesday of next week. On Thursday we will be back in formal session to discuss the Company’s latest proposal. Next week you will be contacted by your local regarding taking a strike authorization vote. HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE JULY 4THMOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZEAT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #8 June 27, 2007 Today the Union Bargaining Committee spent the morning working on the prioritized proposals submitted by the membership. The Union and the Company met in full session later in the day at which time the Union tentatively agreed to some items, withdrew others and held our position on specific proposals. The Union also provided language on eleven of our proposals for the Company’s consideration. The Company responded to some of the Union’s request for information. We will keep you informed of our progress. SUPPORT YOUR CWA BARGAINING COMMITTEE Sign a Non-Member Today! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #7 June 26, 2007 Today the CWA Bargaining
Team met independently to work on revisions and language proposals.
A subcommittee met this afternoon to work on the Memorandums of
Agreement and side letters in the current contract. The parties agreed to a
subcommittee to meet on scheduling issues. This subcommittee will
meet tomorrow morning. The Union and the Company will meet in full
session tomorrow afternoon. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE BEG!
AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #6 Saturday, your union bargaining committee met with the Company in full session. The Company gave the Union a full presentation on the benefit plans they are currently proposing to change. The presentation included medical, dental vision, pensions, savings plan and Leaves of Absence in addition to other plans. Today the Union met with the Company again in full session with several questions, related to the proposals that the Company submitted on June 22, 2007. After a short caucus, the Union rejected the Company’s initial proposal in its entirety. The Company then responded to the Union’s various proposals. We are scheduled to resume bargaining tomorrow morning. "SUPPORT YOUR UNION BARGAINING TEAM” AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #5 June 22, 2007 Your Union Bargaining Committee met in full session today. The Company passed 14 proposals addressing a variety of issues that include wages, time off for illness, carryover vacation and PDO’s, shift differentials, Sunday premium, a new clerical title, and benefits. It is obvious to your Union Bargaining Committee that we have a lot of work to do. Our next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to discuss benefits. LET YOUR SUPERVISOR KNOW YOU WANT A FAIR CONTRACT! AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #4
June 20, 2007 Contract
negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services continued today,
June 20, 2007. Today, we
formally met with the company to continue our discussions on the
Union’s second set of proposals. We spent the majority of time
today explaining our proposals, as well as our positions on current
working conditions and contract language. Your Union
committee will be working independently tomorrow on Job Titles and
benefits. Formal
session will resume late on Friday, June 22, 2007. Thanks again
for all your support! In Unity, Your CWA
Bargaining Committee Support your CWA Bargaining Committee. Sign up a non-member today. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #3 June 19, 2007 Your Union
Bargaining Committee met last Wednesday, June 13, 2007, and
discussed our two proposals that were presented on Opening Day. We also met
in formal session today. The Company provided much of the
information that we requested last week. The Union Committee
submitted several new proposals related to employment security,
healthcare, pensions, time off, working conditions and more. We
spent the majority of the time today explaining and clarifying our
proposals. We are
scheduled to return to the bargaining table tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
As bargaining progresses, we will keep you informed. ~~SUPPORT YOUR UNION BARGAINING COMMITTEE~~ CWA Bargaining Report #2 June 13, 2007 Contract negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services continued today, June 13, 2007. Today, we had further discussion on the Union’s initial proposals. Additionally, the Company provided us with some of the information requested by the Union. The remainder of the Union’s informational request was not available today, but is forthcoming. Your Union committee will continue working on proposals over the next few days. Formal session will resume late on Monday, June 18, Central Standard Time. This information will be updated following that meeting. Support your CWA Bargaining Committee. AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #1 June 12, 2007Contract negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services began today, June 12, 2007. Donna Bentley, CWA District 6 staff representative, Texas is chairing the union committee along with co-chair Cherie Brokaw, CWA District 9 staff representative, California. Your union bargaining committee representatives are Linda Gonzalez, Technical Support Representative II/CWA Union Steward, Local 9400 (District 9) from San Ramon, California, Mary Linhart, Technical Support Representative II/Union Steward, Local 6215 (District 6), Richardson, Texas, and Penny Leytem, Chief Steward, CWA Local 9400, California. The Company’s bargaining committee is being jointly chaired by Doug Flores, Executive Director, San Ramon, California and Rob Zurovec, Executive Director of Southwest Labor Relations, Austin, Texas. From San Ramon, California, the Company’s committee also has present Joanne Chan and Bob Kelly, both Directors of Labor Relations in San Ramon, California. The Union presented proposals and both sides discussed the issues to make sure the proposals were understood. The Union’s bargaining committee requested additional information from the Company on several different issues and the Union expects to receive the requested information shortly. Formal session will resume tomorrow morning at 8:30 A.M. Central Standard Time. Thanks to all of you who participated in the rallies in both Texas and California. It was a tremendous boost to our spirits to see so much support on Opening Day! |
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