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Updated: 2:41 PM Aug 4, 2008
Verizon/Union: Talks Continue Monday
Verizon Communications Inc. is back in talks with two unions about new labor contracts for 65,000 workers.
Posted: 11:05 AM Aug 4, 2008Reporter: Amanda Barren Email Address: Amanda.Barren@wsaz.com |
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Verizon Communications Inc. is back in talks with two unions about new labor contracts for 65,000 workers.
The Communications Workers of America, the largest of the unions, said negotiations had resumed Monday morning.
Verizon's contracts with the CWA and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers were set to expire Saturday at midnight. But the unions "stopped the clock" on the expiration because progress was being made in the negotiations. Their members continued to work under the old contracts.
The union members, who work at Verizon's landline side in Virginia, West Virginia and several other states, have authorized a strike. Verizon Wireless has few unionized employees.
Major bargaining issues include health care coverage, wages and union representation for new jobs.
UPDATE: Sunday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- As of 12 a.m. Sunday, Verizon and the Communication Workers of America have agreed to stop the clock on negotiations. That means no work stoppage for now, and employees will continue to work under the old contract agreement.
A spokeswoman for the CWA says progress has been made when it comes to healthcare and economics.
The two sides are still trying to reach compromises on job security and workers' pensions.
950 local Verizon field technicians, operators and customer service representatives are affected by the contract talks. Around 65,000 other workers are affected nationwide.
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for more updates.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Aug 7, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I've seen more "threats" from inside, than any picket line, i've been on..We live in the USA..not Russia, Cuba, and China. I reallize, that not everone, appreciates a UNION as I do..Hey, this is USA...Work there, or NOT..YOU'RE choice! And now, I'm communist also? That is childish. BTW, think I'll as my boss for a raise..That aught to get a laugh...It's NOT the money...its the benefits, and retirement, that, YES, I pay into. And If you did the same, You would expect NO difference. I happen to like, the people I associate with...
Posted by: John
on Aug 7, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Mary, when people talk about people crossing a picket line and the potential consequences, that is a threat. I am thankful every day that I do not have to depend on someone else to speak for me in my job. I can look my boss in the eye and not have to get some"negotiator" to do my talking for me. I am Strong, I am not a weak person who lacks the ability to speak for myself. Solidarity was a word used by the Communists in such places as Russia, Cuba, and China. We all know what happened in those countries. A good union doctor in Cuba makes less than $50 USD a month. Russia has realized he folly of unions and communism, and China has unions too. When do sweat shops need unions? What has the union done for them. Mary, these are the people you elect to associate with? Good luck comrad.
Posted by: Mary
on Aug 6, 2008 at 11:03 PM
LOL..had to chuckle, Some of these peoples statements, are so, way off base..They apparently have never been envolved in Union Solidarity! Its not about being tough, but being strong. Standing up for what you believe in! I have worked several jobs in my life..with, and without, a Union. CWA 2007, and proud to be!
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