CWA - Avaya Bargaining Report #25

The parties continued to meet all day today in sub-committees and have made some progress, but much remains.  They will continue to meet this evening. No formal meetings are scheduled and major differences remain on Healthcare for active and retired employees, pensions, and other benefits. In addition there has been no wage proposal from the company to date. The Unions are committed to working the issues to get a fair and equitable contract for our members and retirees. We had a mobilization call at 4pm today and reminded those on the call that mobilization is working and should continue. That is what will make a difference at the bargaining table.

The clock is still stopped, and the contract remains in effect. You should report to work as normal. Mobilization is an important part of our resolve. No one should be working overtime and everyone should be working to the rule until we have an agreement.