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Big Settlement Win for Verizon NC Strikers

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August 8, 2003
Ending a 12-week strike at Verizon South in western North Carolina, CWA Local 3673 members ratified a settlement that preserves benefits and contract provisions, increases wages and provides major gains in health care and other areas. Members will go back to work on Monday August 11.

12-Week Strike Against Verizon in North Carolina is Settled

Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America reported that 150 employees of Verizon in the western North Carolina area ratified a new contract last night to end a 12-week strike. Workers are expected to return to their jobs on Monday, August 11.