Union Reaches Tentative Agreement with Altice/Optimum in West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. — Members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) employed by Universal Cable Holdings, LLC, part of Altice USA, Inc., have reached a tentative agreement with their employer for a new contract covering CWA-represented employees working under the Optimum brand in West Virginia.

The new agreement includes 7.69% compounded wage increase over the 3-year contract as well as new minimum salaries for technicians, resulting in an average wage increase of 10.6% in the highest populated technician title.

A ratification vote is being scheduled.

The union technicians of Altice formed their union with CWA in 2019 and ratified a first contract in 2020 that guaranteed pay raises, provided job security, and established grievance and arbitration rights for the workers. Union workers seek to build on the 2020 contract and negotiate a fair contract that provides local workers with the pay and benefits they have earned and deserve.

Altice is a telecommunications company, providing services under the Optimum brand in West Virginia. Altice is the fourth largest telecommunications provider in the country and also operates a low-cost broadband option, Altice Advantage Internet, for eligible customers.

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