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Alcatel-Lucent 401K Error Affecting 2010-2011 New Hires
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June 30, 2011
During a routine internal review of the Lucent Technologies Inc. Long Term Savings and Security Plan (LTSSP), it was discovered that some employees or former employees of Alcatel-Lucent, who are/were enrolled in the LTSSP, immediately began to receive Company Matching Contributions in violation of the Plan.
How Broadband Will Benefit a Green Economy
The Blue Green Alliance (BGA) in coordination with its members, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released an updated version of its landmark 2010 report ?Networking the Green Economy,? urging policy makers to create an environment that allows for long term public and private investment in high-speed broadband to build more sustainable communities in rural and urban America.
Avaya Bargaining Committee Slate
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June 30, 2011
Richie Meringolo - Local 1101,
Phil Pennington - Local 4320,
Kevin Kimber - Local 6016,
Linda Harris, Vice President - Local 7777
Mobilization is Our Power
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June 30, 2011
As the CWA and IBEW bargaining teams held their first negotiations on June 22nd, practice picket lines went up across Verizon East. Thousands of members walked before work and at lunchtime to let management know that we are ready and we are one!
Thousands Participate in "It's All About Good Jobs" Workshops
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June 30, 2011
Over the last several months, more than 3,000 CWA active and retired members have taken part in mobilization workshops. The all-day workshop analyzes Verizon?s anti-union strategy, the bargaining climate, and building an effective campaign to fight back.