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We had a very long day at the table today but, we are sorry to say, very little was accomplished that moved us any closer to an agreement.

Mobilization is in high gear for the final week of bargaining for new contracts at AT&T East, Midwest, West and Legacy; contracts expire April 7. CWA locals and members are holding rallies and planning lots of actions to support bargaining teams this week and next.

The AT&T and CWA bargaining teams did not meet together today. We are working on proposals and responses to the Company demands.

In an earlier report we told you about the Company?s proposal to change the vacation language. Under their proposal, if you are laid off, resign, retire or are terminated (for anything other than misconduct) and you have not used all your vacation time you only get a portion of the "pay in lieu of vacation? depending on what month you leave the payroll.

This is the week the strike vote is due from your Locals. IF you want to give your bargaining team the power to resist the Company?s outrageous demands and have a good shot at maintaining good benefits and working conditions, make sure you give them a strong YES vote and keep building your mobilization activities.