CWA Reaches Agreement on Verizon 'Surplus'

CWA has reached an agreement with Verizon that provides additional payments and benefits for workers who agree to retire early or leave the company under a one-time enhanced payroll offer.

Verizon had announced that some 12,000 workers in Verizon East would be declared "surplus," and subject to possible layoff. Talks had stalled over Verizon's refusal to abide by contract provisions governing contracting out; the company backed off that position and CWA Vice Presidents Chris Shelton, District 1; Ron Collins, District 2; and Ed Mooney, District 13, were able to finalize an agreement.

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