Backed by Nationwide Mobilization, AT&T Bargaining Continues

CWA locals step up mobilization as AT&T bargaining deadline nears.

Supported by an active mobilization campaign in every CWA district, CWA bargaining teams at AT&T are working down to the wire to reach agreements with the company prior to April 4 contract expiration.

In separate voting by members covered by the six contracts, 88 percent of voting CWA members at AT&T voted to authorize a strike if negotiations fail to produce the quality contracts AT&T employees deserve. A strike at any or all of the AT&T operations would not take place before it is authorized by the union's executive board and a strike date set by the CWA president.

CWA is pressing AT&T management to do its part to help the struggling economy and not cut quality jobs and benefits. CWA members at the company are calling on AT&T to bargain fair contracts with real employment security, including access for employees to the jobs of the future, and not cut benefits for workers and retirees.

In actions across the country, CWAers are leafleting, holding rallies, conducting stand-ups at worksites and marching into work together, among other actions, to show their support for their bargaining teams.

For updates and a full roundup of events, go to www.cwa-att.com.