Avaya Bargaining Going Down to the Wire

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. 

Members kept up their mobilization in the week leading up to the May 27 midnight contract expiration, with actions and hand billing in New York, Ohio, Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Denver, Orange County, Calif., and other locations.

CWA Vice President Ralph Maly said that "with just days remaining until contract expiration, it is critical that company negotiators make a renewed and serious effort to resolve all bargaining issues."

CWA represents about 2,900 workers at Avaya. Larger locations include customer service centers in Atlanta, Oklahoma City and the Denver area. Other Avaya workers are in Anaheim, Calif., Dallas and Houston, Tex., Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, and the New York City metro area.