Update on AT&T Mobility Bargaining

To:   AT&T Mobility Local Presidents

Subject:  Update on AT&T Mobility

Dear Colleagues:

Please note the following.

1.  I have attached, for your use, documentation of a recent victory we received at the NLRB. We filed a Board charge concerning the company's refusal to provide contractor information.  The Board issued a complaint and ordered a posting.  The posting is in place in the Call Centers, but you may use the attached for other locations, newsletters, websites, etc.  However, we are still arguing with the company for the contractor information or the lack of information.

2.  The scheduling Tool Arbitration for the Orange contract is scheduled for June 17 in Albany, New York.

3.  I have attached, for your use, four arbitration victories.  They concern the following:

    A.  Improper layoff out of seniority.  Arbitrator ruled grievants should be returned to work with back pay.  Summary is attached.

    B.  The removal of chairs in Retail Stores.  Arbitrator ruled that the company has to bargain with CWA. We are now in arguments with the company concerning the scope of the award.

    C.  Improper dismissal of a Union Steward.  Arbitrator ruled that she was to be returned to work and given back pay. You will note the company tried to hold the steward to a different set of standards.

    D.  Management doing bargaining unit work.  Great victory strengthening our Recognition Clause.

In Unity,

Bill Bates
National Telecom Director