Members,
We will be having a membership meeting on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:30pm. For safety and liability reasons, we will not be having a Holiday party this year. We do intend to have door prizes whether we have quorum or not. We do have some unfinished business to attend to and would greatly appreciate your attendance.
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We received notification today from the CWA Bargaining Committee that the Company will not agree to anything less than a vaccine mandate. Click on the image below to read the full announcement.
All of you know that we represent employees in the Telecom industry, but we also represent employees in the Print and Media sector. Recently, Jason Peavler and Sonia Lopez have been in contract negotiations with three of our print shops: American Income Life, American Union Graphics, and Stitch N’ Tyme. Once the contracts have been ratified, we will make them available on this site.
From President Jason Peavler:
After many hours of negotiations and miles traveled, we are please to announce we have reached Tentative Agreements with American Income Life, American Union Graphics and Stitch N’ Tyme. It was our primary goal to achieve fair and equitable contracts.
We knew entering into negotiations during this recent surge of COVID would be a difficult task, but were determined to reach agreements that were fair and agreeable to our members. In each of the CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements), members obtained stability, increased wages and other compensations, and improvements to their sanitary articles. We were also able to maintain the healthcare plans under American Income Life and American Union Graphics with no increase to employee’s contributions.
I would also like to take this time to thank Secretary-Treasurer Monica Lopez and Vice President Tony Thornburg for their assistance and a special thanks to Vice President Sonia Lopez for her role in negotiations.
E. Jason Peavler
President CWA Local 6132
On August 27, 2021, CWA President Chris Shelton sent an email to all CWA locals in response to AT&T wanting mandatory vaccinations for bargained-for employees by January 2022. From our understanding, the CWA encourages its members to take precautions, but does not believe in mandatory vaccinations. Click on the link below to be directed to the national website.
https://cwa-union.org/cwa-executive-board-covid-19-vaccine-position-statement
As of August 5, 2021, Austin has once again moved the COVID restrictions to Stage 5. Due to the increase in COVID infections, and for the safety of our members, the Executive Board has decided to cancel this month’s Membership Meeting.
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/austin-travis-county-returns-stage-5
Until further notice, and due to the increase in COVID-19 and Variant infections, Local 6132 will be having outdoor, radio broadcast meetings in the parking lot.
https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines
Austin-Travis County is currently at Stage 3 restrictions due to an increase in reported COVID cases and new Delta variant.
Dear Members,
Our good friend David Davis from NettWorth Financial Group would like to remind all of you about the Donna Castleberrry Scholarship Fund!
The NettWorth Financial Group Donna Castleberry Scholarship awards college scholarships to children of union members across the country. Since 2001, nearly $250,000 has been given to fund the education of hundreds of promising young men and women. Chances are you know of a family that has benefited in your hometown. The scholarship program is a fitting tribute to our friend who gave so much to so many.
Scholarship applications can be requested by calling our scholarship hotline at 888-224-5021 or by visiting our website www.nettworth.net.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 31, 2021.
To learn more about the NettWorth Financial Group Donna Castleberry Scholarship, please contact us at your convenience.
Sincerely,
David B. Davis, MBA
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