Mobility Workers Mobilize for Fair Contract

The 20,000 CWA-represented workers at AT&T Mobility "Orange" are in "mobilization mode," determined to get a fair and just contract. CWA members are not on strike and are working under the terms of the expired contract.

Mobility workers and supporters throughout CWA are emailing AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, telling him to "get a heart" and negotiate a fair contract at Mobility. Other events planned for this weekend include leafleting outside Mobility stores and letting customers know that Mobility employees appreciate their support.

Bargaining went past the Feb. 7 contract deadline but AT&T Mobility refused CWA's request for a 30-day contract extension that would have allowed CWA and Mobility bargainers to work through the remaining bargaining issues. For more on bargaining issues and mobe activities, go to ga.cwa-union.org/att/mobility.

The terms of the expired contract remain in effect, meaning that wages, working conditions and benefits like health care remain unchanged.

CWA has made it clear to Mobility that it is prepared to bargain at any time to resolve the issues in these negotiations. Unfortunately, AT&T Mobility has shown no willingness to do so and no sessions are scheduled at this time.

"AT&T Mobility employees are a big part of the company's success. They are looking for an equitable agreement that recognizes their part in making AT&T Mobility an industry leader," said CWA Executive Vice President Annie Hill. AT&T, even in these challenging economic times, is a profitable company and should be a leader in maintaining quality jobs.

CWA members at AT&T Mobility voted by an 85 percent yes vote to authorize a strike if a fair and equitable contract isn't reached. CWA represents 20,000 Mobility workers covered by the "Orange" contract in Districts 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 and 13.