AT&T Legacy T Bargaining Report #7

Bargaining Report #7

Bargaining resumed this morning:

• The Company passed a proposal on the duration of the contract
• The Company passed a proposal on Article 9 grievance procedure
• The Company passed a proposal on Article 17 carry forward no changes
• The Company passed a proposal on Employment security-CWA (page 257) which is EXTREMELY RETROGRESSIVE, the intent would be to significantly reduce the bargaining unit nationwide

The Company rejected the following Union proposals:

• Article 16.7 relocation pay increase
• Article 24.5 relocation pay increase
• Article 43 Moving USVI addendum into Article 43
• Article 22 Vacation-increase days
• Article 41 Introduce Certification Program
• Article 43 Introduce new language for Minimal Interval
• Article 43 Shifted tour for Non-G
• Article 43 Certification Pay Program increase
• Article 43 Sunday Differential for Non-G
• Article 6 Increasing Union Orientation for new hires
• Article 41 New language adding Relief/Meal Periods
• Article 43 New language adding Relief/Meal Periods

The Union passed the following proposal:

• Letter for USVI Test Grandfathering -TKTII

The Bargaining Team will continue researching data to formulate responses to the Company’s proposals.

We will continue to work towards a fair and just contract for all.

In Unity

Your Bargaining Committee

Ken Saether
Roy Hegenbart
Mary Ellen Mazzeo
LaNell Piercy
Mike Lewis
Cindy Neumeyer

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