CWA - Avaya Bargaining Report #17

Greetings:

Again, no formal meetings took place today.  The Chairs of the Company and Union bargaining teams met this morning to discuss the Company's intent in bargaining.  The Company apparently has changed direction and does not seem to want to reach an agreement at all.  Their bargaining stance points in a completely different direction from what it was yesterday.  With just two days remaining until contract expiration, it is critical that the Company negotiators make a renewed effort to resolve all bargaining issues.

The Unions remain committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement at the bargaining table; however, Avaya's actions make it appear that the Company has chosen to head toward a strike or lockout rather than bargaining an agreement.

The next update will be tomorrow.

The mobilization call went very well.  We have many mobilization efforts going on across the country.  Some are shared on the web site, and some are individual local actions that are not publicized.  As we move toward midnight on Saturday, every Local and member should be prepared to take action if necessary.  Whether a strike is called by President Cohen at midnight or we continue to bargain, you must be prepared.

In addition to the following, every one should make sure they take home any personal belongings stored at Company locations tomorrow when they leave.

Everyone should be working to the rule.  No one should be working overtime.

Two more days!!!!

Mobilize----Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize

In Unity,

CWA-Avaya Bargaining Team