Two Important Milestones for AT&T Bargaining

Last week, CWA District 9 members at AT&T West announced they had reached a tentative agreement with the company. This announcement comes after months of intense negotiations and solidarity actions across the district.

CWA District 9 Vice President Frank Arce issued a statement regarding the tentative agreement, saying, “We have reached a tentative agreement with AT&T West on a new collective bargaining agreement. This significant achievement is the result of the tireless work and dedication of your duly elected bargaining committee. I am pleased to inform you that our International Executive Board has approved this tentative agreement.”

In District 3, the contract between CWA and AT&T Southeast expired this past weekend. Members are working without a contract as bargaining continues, but have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary to reach a fair contract.

CWA members across District 3 showed their support for their AT&T siblings by posting on social media, wearing red, and engaging in innovative actions like filling their work vehicles to exactly $20.24 for the 2024 bargaining and putting red t-shirts over the passenger seats.

“Our members are prepared to stand together for the contract we have earned and they deserve,” said CWA District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt. “Our members want to be on the job, providing the quality service that our customers and communities rely on, but for this to continue, we need to see AT&T make progress towards a contract that secures better working conditions for our dedicated members and better lives for their families.”