Strike Vote Underway at Qwest

As negotiations continue for a new contract at Qwest Communications, CWA members now are voting on whether to authorize a strike if a fair contract isn't reached.

Locals are submitting the results to the District 7 office by Saturday, Aug. 9, 5 pm MDT. The contract covering 20,000 CWA-represented workers in 13 states expires Aug. 16.

Critical issues for CWA members at Qwest are a fair wage increase, health care security for workers and retirees, keeping quality jobs and bringing back outsourced jobs.