Regional Bargaining Report # 3
June 24, 2015
The IBEW New York/New England and CWA District One Regional Bargaining Committee met with the company today in Westchester, NY. The first session of the day focused on the questions and information requests the committee had for the company on some of their proposals.
During the second session of the day, the Bargaining Committee put forth a job security proposal that would protect the entire membership. This proposal and the lengthy discussions that followed made it very clear to the Company how important this issue is to the Union and it’s Members. The committee pointed out many examples where the Company has declared surpluses as they continue with their plans to contract out work our Members perform.
We are currently in the beginning stages of negotiating and have submitted multiple and lengthy information requests demanding data and documentation from the Company. This data when received will allow us to accurately measure the depth and accuracy of a company proposal and give us the information to make precise proposals of our own. We will continue to meet with the Company and make it clear what we are looking for and what we expect to achieve.
We need to continue to be united and mobilize so the greedy executives at Verizon understand we will do whatever it takes to gain a fair and just contract.
Remember that these reports, the mobilization websites and the informational tapes are the only way to get correct and up to date information on bargaining. There are many blogs, emails, fake news reports and websites that are spreading rumors and propaganda. Do not fall for the garbage. Get your information from the right source.
Continue mobilization activities. Red on Thursday and Black on Friday. Informational picket and start your day as a group outside your workplace. Show them you are united. They are watching…. The bargaining team needs the support of the membership. This is a must…Strength in Unity and strength in Solidarity….We will succeed because we are ready do WHATEVER IT TAKES !!!!!!!
Fraternally,
Dave Keating
Business Manager IBEW 2325
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