Communications Workers of America -- Local 6508

Communications Workers Of America Local 6508 AFL-CIO, CLC

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AT&T Mobility Contract Boosts Pay D-6 Members

CWA negotiators reached a tentative agreement covering 9,000 AT&T Mobility workers in District 6 that upgrades more than 5,000 customer service jobs, increases pay across the board and sets up committees to resolve retail scheduling and other issues, among other gains.

The proposed settlement calls for a compounded wage increase of 11.19 percent over the four-year contract term, as well as a $500 lump sum payment and improvements in call out and overtime pay.

Pension gains include annual pension band increases of 1.5 percent for the next four years for current employees along with a new lump sum payment option. Workers hired after next January will be covered under the cash balance pension plan.

CWA District 6 Vice President Andy Milburn commended the bargaining committee for its hard work and determination to remain at the bargaining table through the contract's final hours to work out critical issues. The pay raises and upgrades included in the tentative agreement will be a factor in reducing turnover, he added.

Richard Kneupper, assistant to Milburn, said mobilization throughout District 6 to support bargaining made a tremendous difference. CWAers wore red or black to support their bargaining team, sent postcards showing their support for a fair contract and signed up lots of non-members as negotiations got underway in late January, he said.

Contract explanation meetings will be held beginning February 29 with ratification to be completed before the end of March. Members of the bargaining committee are Jim Murray, Local 6502; John Richie, Local 6200; Eva Sustaita, Local 6143; Michael Neumann, CWA Representative, and Kneupper.

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New Jobs For Americans!

Our Local will be getting one of the call centers for DSL Tier 1 Support. In the 2004 contract the Company agreed to bring jobs back to the US that had been contracted out to overseas contractors. We will have 175 Customer Associate titles in January of 2008 working at the center which will be located at 1111 W Capitol. These titles are in the National Internet Contract instead of the core contract under which the rest of our land line members work.

AN INJURY 2 ONE IS AN INJURY 2 ALL

  AT&T Video Services members are working without a contract. Why?
    1. Healthcare Plan�Triple Deductibles
    2. Overtime�No Limit to Hours Required to Work
    3. Two Tier Pension Plans�Elimination of Lump Sum
  YOUR CONTRACT WILL BE NEXT. STAND UP FOR OUR VIDEO SERVICES MEMBERS!

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Contract Trivia: Back In 1960 ...

In 1960 The Plant Agreement concerning board and lodging read- It is not the policy of the company to place rigid limitations upon the price to be paid for board and lodging, such as the amount of the Unlocated Differential. Of course, the Foreman is expected to handle his job in an economical manner giving due consideration to all factors.
Source: 1960 Plant Agreement CWA

Member Discussion Forum

The CWA6508.ORG Member Forum is now online. Join today, click here to request your registration. To be eligible for registration in the Member Area you must be an occupational worker who is in the CWA Local 6508 jurisdiction, or be a retired CWA 6508 member.

CWA Leads Safety Push in Wake of Electrocutions

With four electrocution deaths among Verizon technicians since last May and a growing list of CWA telecom members nationwide badly injured by power lines, union leaders say electrical hazards are at a critical point and are demanding action from employers.
CWA, along with the IBEW, met with Verizon last month to talk about changes in education, training, tools and equipment to try to ensure that no one else is killed or disabled by telecom workers' proximity to power lines. Read More

AT$T New Premises Tech Payscale Is Deplorable

You must read how AT$T is Union Busting the new Premises Tech position it is planning on adding to the workforce. Payscale is obsurd considering the technical nature of this position and the fact that these employees will be the "face" of AT$T. Here is a link to the PDF file listing all of the specifics on this position including the temporary nature of this position and the very poor payscale. Premises Tech PDF 650kb

Computer Police. You could be next.

Each month I hear about people getting fired for things like viewing album covers on line, sending personal emails, too much time on the internet at work. The fact is that you are being watched at work. People get paid good money to catch employees breaking the rules online. This is part of the workforce reduction plan. Read some hints to help keep your job.

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