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Opening remarks by Martha Flagge, CWA Representative, C&T

We did not bargain today, as originally planned, because the Company was unprepared to deal with our employment security issues.

The Company continues with its “scorched-earth” policy as they rampage their way through our Contract. They are trying to take back rights and benefits which have taken years to gain, and leave nothing but language that is advantageous to them.

Today was Health Care Action Day, and activities took place all over the country. Even at the Bargaining Table, the bargainers wore surgical masks and bandages, displayed their medications, and filled the room with a clear message that AT&T should NOT be shifting health care costs to our members.

The Union and the Company are still moving in opposite directions. The Union passed several proposals to move titles in Articles 45, 46, and one in 36 INTO Article 41 to give those workers some of the better language in that Article.