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Report on Bell Atlantic/Verizon Talks, 11:50 p.m. August 6
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Negotiations between CWA and Bell Atlantic were continuing as midnight approached on Sunday, August 6, almost 24 hours since union members began their walkout, which still continues.
Union Talks with Bell Atlantic Continue Past Deadline
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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.
No Progress Reported on Union Workers' Major Concerns: 5:00 p.m. Update on CWA Talks with Bell Atlan
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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.
CWA President Announces Strike Deadline at Bell Atlantic: 72,000 Will Walk Out this Sunday if Pact I
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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
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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