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No Progress Reported on Union Workers' Major Concerns: 5:00 p.m. Update on CWA Talks with Bell Atlan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Communications Workers of America reported late this afternoon that there has been no progress made so far today in addressing the major issues of greatest concern for its members in negotiations with Bell Atlantic/Verizon Communications.
Union Talks with Bell Atlantic Continue Past Deadline
Late progress last night in negotiations between the Communications Workers of America and Bell Atlantic/Verizon prompted bargainers to keep working past the strike deadline at 12:01 this morning in an effort to reach a settlement.
CWA President Announces Strike Deadline at Bell Atlantic: 72,000 Will Walk Out this Sunday if Pact I
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bell Atlantic/Verizon workers represented by the Communications Workers of America will begin a strike at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 6, if a collective bargaining agreement isn't reached beforehand, CWA President Morton Bahr announced.
CWA Board Authorizes Union President to Set Bell Atlantic Strike Date: Contract Expires Saturday, Au
With just a few days left to resolve the outstanding issues in contract talks between the Communications Workers of America and Bell Atlantic, CWA's Executive Board voted last night to give union President Morton Bahr authority to call a strike if a fair settlement is not reached by midnight on Satu
CWA Members Overwhelmingly Vote Strike Authorization at Bell Atlantic
Members of the Communications Workers of America have overwhelmingly voted to give union leaders authority to call a strike at Bell Atlantic if negotiations between CWA and the telecommunications company fail to reach a fair settlement.