News

The Unions met with the company this morning for more discussion on Healthcare issues. After much debate on the issue we recessed to work on proposals. We met again this afternoon and the company presented a new proposal on Pensions and Retiree Healthcare.

CWA announced opposition to House legislation to regulate high-speed Internet networks supposedly to insure "net neutrality," but which "will result in the unintended consequence of delayed deployment of high-speed networks, with particularly negative impact on underserved communities."

Negotiations between CWA and Avaya continued as the CWA Newsletter was published, with CWA reaffirming its goal of reaching a fair and equitable settlement at the bargaining table but pointing out that the company was not living up to that same commitment.

The Unions met with the company this morning for more discussion. The company passed proposals on the Care Centers, Absence, and other minor issues. The Unions agreed to company proposals on Academic Awards, The Avaya Award, Life Insurance, and the Avaya Savings Plan.

Negotiations between CWA and Avaya were continuing as the CWA Newsletter was published, with CWA reaffirming its goal of reaching a fair and equitable settlement at the bargaining table but pointing out that the company was not living up to that same commitment.