All members of mobility are invited to come and ask questions. Ballots to vote for or aginst the contract have gone out in the mail to each Mobility members last, good, known address. Ballots must be postmarked by March 25 to be counted. If you are a member working for Mobility and have not recieved your ballot, call the hall at 512-467-6132.

10:50 am - The AT&T Internet Services bargaining has been dragging on for some time as a result of health care and some other key issues. It was announced last night that the company and the union finally came to a tentative agreement.

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #45

March 10, 2008

ALERT!

The Union reached a tentative agreement with AT&T late last night. Details of the agreement will follow.

In Unity,

Your Union Bargaining Committee

**THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT**

02/25/08

3:33 pn - The District has published tentative agreement that was reached with AT&T Mobility. It will also be available on in the right hand column without having to scroll down. Stay tuned to the website for the announcement of the contract explanation meeting and the vote on the agreement.

AT&T Mobility Tentative Agreement Summary

February 25, 2008

Summary of Tentative Agreement

CWA District 6 and AT&T Mobility

Compensation

·         Wage Increases

2008     3.00% Effective 2/24/2008

2009     2.50% Effective 2/22/2009

2010     2.50% Effective 2/28/2010

2011     2.75% Effective 2/27/2011

 

·         Compounded total of 11.19%

·         Employees will receive a $500 lump sum payment as soon as practical after ratification.

·         Increases the on-call pay to $32 per day.

·         Establishes call-out pay, of one hour minimum at basic rate, for network employees.

·         Establishes provision for overtime pay after 11 consecutive hours worked.   

Upgrades

·         Overall 92% of Customer Service Representatives, more than 5000 employees, are upgraded:

o        Upgrade Customer Service Representative I – All Other and Customer Service Representative II – All Other by $38.50 per week at top pay.

o        Upgrade Business Customer Service Specialist I and Business Customer Service Specialist II by $38.50 per week at top pay.

o        The Customer Service Representative I – All Other title, Customer Service Representative I – Dallas title and Business Customer Service Specialist I title will be combined into one wage schedule.

o        The Customer Service Representative II – All Other title, Customer Service Representative II – Dallas title and Business Customer Service Specialist II will be combined into one wage schedule.

Pensions and Disability

·         Pension band increases of 1.5% increases each year in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 for current employees.

·         Company will offer a lump sum payment option for current employee in the banded plan.

·         New hires hired 1/1/2009 or after will be covered under the BCB2 cash balance pension plan.

·         Current employees and new hires retain the existing 52-week short term disability provisions.

 

 

 

Contract Improvements

·         Adds increased flexibility for funeral leave.

·         Adds Registered Domestic Partner as a member of the immediate family.

·         Establishes a seniority tie-breaker based on Social Security Number.

·         Removes 30-minute travel rule for temporary assignments. Time spent traveling on a temporary assignment, in excess of normal commute, will be paid as time worked. 

·         Improves part-time calculations for Vacations, Excused Days with Pay and Holidays. Calculated on time worked not time scheduled.

·         Establishes a letter on call quality observation for Call Centers.  The results of the observation must be covered with the employee within five (5) business days.

·         Increases the notification to employees of a surplus for groups 50 or larger.

·         Increases severance payment due to surplus to a minimum of $600 per year of service.

·         Increases the amount of time that a former surplus employee has rehire rights to 3 years.

·         Establishes a force rearrangement provision for Company owned retail locations, requiring that Seniority be utilized.

·         Enhances the pay treatment for a voluntary transfer.

·         Establishes a Four Day Work Week scheduling procedure.

·         Establishes a letter reducing the charge back time to 91days for discipline in DMDR centers and Retail Stores.

·         Establishes a District committee to discuss issues on scheduling in Retail Stores.

·         Establishes a panel of arbitrators that will be jointly administered by the Company and the Union.

·         Increases the notification to employees on schedule changes to 48 hours. 

·         Increases the amount of Union time and the number of Union representatives that can be off to conduct Union business.

·         Increases the size of the Working Relations Committee to one representative from each local with a minimum of 4 Union representatives.

·         Establishes a provision where the Union and the Company can establish committees to address concerns of mutual interest.

·         Enhances the Non-Discrimination language.

·         Eliminates the day before and day after rule for Floating Holidays and Designated Holidays (Unless Designated Holiday is scheduled by the Company).

·         Enhances the amount of time a job vacancy must be posted to at least seven (7) days over a two (2) week period.

·         Establishes a letter that the Union and the Company will meet in the Strategic Alliance Committee twice a year and may establish committees to address areas of mutual concern.

 

 

 

 

10:37am - It appears as though a tentative agreement has been reached.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #22

February 25, 2008

Tentative Agreement was reached at 1:25 a.m. this morning

Details will follow as soon as possible. The Committee appreciates the support of the Membership through this difficult round of bargaining.

In Unity your CWA Bargaining Committee

8:05 am - There has been quite a bit of movement in the AT&T Mobility Negotiations. The last few bargaining reports indicate that the two sides were close to a possible agreement. More news will be posted as it is recieved.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #21

February 25, 2008

The Parties continue to work late into the night. We are close to an agreement. Further details will follow in the morning.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #20

February 24, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Saturday, February 23, 2008. The Union presented revised bargaining demands to the Company on the Motor Vehicle Usage Plan, the Recognition and Establishment contract article, Hours of Work, a successorship clause and a new revised bargaining proposal on Enhancement of Contractual Provisions. The Committee will meet with the Company again today on February 24, 2008 attempting to reach an agreement. The contract expires at 11:59 p.m. tonight. Continue to watch this site for further developments.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #19

February 23, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Friday, February 22, 2008. The Union presented revised bargaining demands to the Company yesterday on GPS and Work Assignments. The Committee received hundreds of cards and messages of support from Members working in Oklahoma City, Local 6016. We wish to thank Local 6016 and all the other Locals for their support. While both sides still remain far apart on some issues, the Bargaining Committee continues to work to reach an Agreement by 11:59 p.m., Sunday February, 24, 2008.

02/22/08

4:20 pm - The latest negotiating report from the bargaing committee, it appears as if things are still moving slowly. Locally the members overwhelmingly voted to strike if the need arises, we are still waiting on the district wide numbers on the strike vote.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #18

February 22, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Team met with the Company on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Progress at the negotiating table was slow. The Union had presented many revised bargaining demands on Wednesday. The Company addressed very little of the Union’s demands on Thursday. The CWA Bargaining Committee have numerous bargaining demands that need to be addressed including, bridging of service, tour scheduling, management rights, commission and quota relief, a Team Performance Award, a GPS Agreement, the Motor Vehicle Usage Plan, the benefit representative, a successorship clause and 401k plan improvements. The Company has not proposed a significant wage increase, and continues to bargain a retrogressive short term disability plan. The Union has made major movement in trying to reach an agreement. The Company has not been serious in addressing the Members demands at the bargaining table. The CWA Bargaining team will be meeting with the Company today, Friday, February 22, 2008. Time is growing short to reach an agreement by the expiration of the contract, February 24, at 11:59 p.m.

11:23 am - The past several days, officers and stewards from Local CWA 6132 have been traveling to the AT&T Mobility Retail stores and the Call Center conducting a strike vote. Negotiaitons between CWA and AT&T Mobility have been on going, but with the 11:59 pm February 24th deadline approaching, the two sides still seem a long way from reaching an agreement. To this date, the company has offered retrogressions in the disability package, a woefully inadequate wage package, a two tiered pension plan for new hires and has rejected most of the union's proposals. As a result, the District asked all of its locals to conduct a strike vote to see if a majority of the members feel strongly enough about the contract negotiations to strike in the event a settlement is not reached by the deadline. The results of the district wide vote should be published later today. Stay tuned for more details.

10:51 am - With only a few days of bargaining left, it doesn't appear as if AT&T Mobility in interested in coming to an agreement.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #17

February 21, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Wednesday, February 21, 2008. The Union proposed revised bargaining demands including changes in Hours of Work, Work Assignments, an Intersubsidiary Movement Process, Surplus, Force Rearrangement, and recall language, a Job Offer Guarantee, an Employment Security Commitment, Basis of Compensation, on-call and call out language, Absences, funeral leave, a Motor Vehicle Usage Plan and GPS.

There are four days left to negotiate before the contract expires at 11:59 p.m, Sunday, February 24, 2008. It’s time the Company got serious at the bargaining table. Wear black on Friday, participate in all Mobilization activities at your work center and continue to tell your Managers that you are demanding a good contract.

9:45 - Doesn't look like there is much movement in the AT&T Internet Services either...

AT&T Internet Services #42

February 21, 2008

The Union and Company Bargaining Committees have continued to meet this week for the purpose of proposing and discussing the remaining unresolved issues. As of this report, little progress has been made. The Company has proposed a health care plan that offers minor changes, but continues to hold their position on no improvements for the Customer Assistants.

Wages and wage related items are still unresolved including shift differentials and retroactivity.

Please participate in your locals mobilization efforts.

In Unity,

Your Union Bargaining Committee

MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE

02/20/08

8:35 am - As the contract expiration deadline for AT&T Mobility approaches, the company offers retrogressions in the disability benefits and a woefully unacceptable wage package. Strike vote is in process.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #15

February 19, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Monday, February 18, 2008. The Company rejected all the Union’s revised bargaining demands regarding contracting work, management’s rights, and the commission and quota plan for Retail Sales Consultants. The Company presented an economic proposal to the Union. The wage package was woefully inadequate. The Company proposed that short-term disability be cut from the present 52 weeks to 26 weeks, and that newly hired employees fall under a new pension plan. The Bargaining Committee rejected all the Company’s economic proposals. The CWA Bargaining Committee will meet with the Company on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. There are six days left before the contract expires on Sunday, February 24, 2008. The Company needs to get serious at the bargaining table. CWA Members have built AT&T Mobility into the largest cellular Company in the Country with record profits last quarter. The time has come for the Company to treat our Members with respect and negotiate a contract that ensures job security, decent wages and a voice in the workplace.

02/19/08

8:43 am - Officers from the local will be out at the AT&T mobility locations to conduct a strike vote. If you are a member, make sure that you cast your vote in this election. Because of lack of movement in negotiations, the bargaining committee is recomending a "yes" vote.

8:39 am - The latest bargaining reports from the AT&T Mobility negotiations report little movement and the move by CWA towards a strike vote.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #14

February 18, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Saturday, February 16, 2008. The Union presented revised bargaining demands to strengthen language on Recognition and Establishment of the Unit, new grievance and arbitration language, tour scheduling, job vacancy and transfers, call out, on-call, commission and quota relief, time off for funerals and Holidays. During this bargaining session Richard Kneupper, Assistant the District 6 Vice President, gave a strongly worded statement accusing the Company of surface bargaining and not listening to our Member’s demands. Richard told the Company that they don’t care about the constant revolving door of employees leaving the Company and trying to find ways to keep trained people on the payroll.

There are seven days until the contract expires and we are long way away from reaching an agreement. The Company has done little to address the Union’s demands on bridging of service, force adjustment, force rearrangement, quota and commission relief, scheduling of tours, GPS, severance pay and many other CWA bargaining demands. AT&T Mobility is a very profitable Company, the largest Wireless Company in the Country. It’s time they started acting like it, by fairly compensating the employees who have been instrumental in making the Company a powerhouse wireless provider.

Due to this lack of movement at the bargaining table the CWA District 6 will be conducting a strike authorization vote with the Members this week. The Committee strongly urges you to vote “Yes” for strike authorization. Tell your Managers that you are demanding a good contract and that you will accept no less. We need to stay strong, stick together and Mobilize in the work place.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #13

February 18, 2008

Your CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Friday, February 15, 2008. The Company presented counter proposals on the Force Adjustment Article, the Working Relations Committee, on-call pay and Holidays. The Company rejected the Union’s revised bargaining demands on a Successorship Clause, the Job Offer Guarantee, the Management Rights Article and a Benefit Representative. The CWA Bargaining Committee presented a revised bargaining demand on Article 21 – Absences. The Union also discussed service bridging and the Pension Plan. The Committee continues to study documentation on the Pension Plan and the Sales Commission and Sales Quota plan. The Bargaining Committee will present revised demands to the Company on Saturday, February 16, 2008.

02/18/08

11:48 am - Latest report from Internet Services bargaining:

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #41

February 15, 2008

The Union committee will meet today in preparation for resuming negotiations with the Company this weekend.

The unresolved issues still remaining include: Wages and wage related items, Healthcare, Shift Differentials, CORE moves, and Work of The Future.

This information will be updated the first of next week.

In Unity

CWA Bargaining Committee

02/15/08

9:30 am - More bargaining reports from Mobility:

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #12

February 15, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company yesterday February 14, 2008. The Union presented revised bargaining demands on Holidays, Vacations and Intersubsidiary Movement. The Company presented counter-proposals on Force Adjustment, Funeral Leave and Civic Duty. The Committee is studying the Company's counter-proposals.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #11

February 14, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company in two negotiation sessions on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The Union presented revised bargaining proposals on the Grievance and Arbitration procedures, Holidays and Job Vacancies. The Company presented counter-proposals on Holidays, Excused Days with Pay. The Bargaining Committee is studying the Company’s counter proposals. We will meet again on Thursday, February 14, 2008. The Committee wants to thank everyone for wearing red today.

02/14/08

7:58 am - The mobility bargaining committee is still trading proposals and counter proposals with the company:

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #10

February 13, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. The Company presented counter proposals to the Union on Holidays, work assignments, seniority, classification of employees, funeral leave and arbitration of grievances. The Bargaining Committee thanks all of the Members participating in Mobilization activities. The Union is studying all of the Company’s proposals and will meet again on Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

02/12/08

2:16 pm - Latest AT&T Mobility report:

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report # 9

February 11, 2008

Today your Union Bargaining Committee met with the Company and presented revised bargaining demands on a four day work week, an Intersubsidiary Movement Process and a Sales Compensation Plan. The Company presented counter proposals on the Grievance and Arbitration Articles and classification of employees. The Bargaining Committee continues to study the Company proposals. The Committee will meet again with the Company tomorrow, February 12, 2008.

02/11/08

10:57 am - Latest bargaing reports from Mobility negotiations.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #8

February 8, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Friday, February 8, 2008. The Committee met with a Company subject matter expert to fully understand the commission plan. The Union presented a revised bargaining demand on a Team Performance Award. The Committee is studying the documentation that the Company produced regarding how the commission plan is implemented.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #7

February 8, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company on Thursday, February 7, 2008. The Committee presented revised bargaining demands on new overtime language, a call out provision, and enhanced "on call" payments. The Committee presented bargaining demands for an MOA on Monitoring, an expanded Multilingual Differential, and an Employment Security Commitment (ESC) for surplus employees. Many revised bargaining demands on job upgrades were presented to the Company.

The Committee will meet again with the Company today, Friday, February 8, 2008.

02/07/08

8:12 - While the Video Services negotiations have reached an agreement and the members have ratified the new contract, the AT&T Internet Services negotiations still seem to be at a standstill.

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #40

February 6, 2008

Although the Union and Company have had some informal discussions this week, there is no progress to report at this time. Your Union Committee continues to remain hopeful that we can work through the remaining complicated issues. We will continue informal discussions throughout this week and will update this information as conditions warrant.

In Unity,

Your CWA Bargaining Committee

02/06/08

8:56 pm - The CWA bargaining team continues to meet with AT&T Mobility.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #5

February 5, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee met with the Company today. The Committee presented demands on Vacations, Travel and Leave of Absence language for Members serving in the Armed Services. The Union also discussed some of its proposed upgrades for employees.

The Committee proposed language to create ad-hoc Committees to address, flex-time, emergency time and appointment time for Customer Service Representatives. The Union presented a revised bargaining demand to create a Job Vacancy Article so that employees can file permanent requests for placement in addition to the current Company provided transfer system.

The Committee appreciates the support from all the Locals and Members regarding the Mobilization all over the District. Support the Bargaining Committee by participating in Mobilization events. Sign-up a non-member today. The Committee will meet again with the Company on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

02/05/08

8:02 am - The previously announced tentative agreement between AT&T and CWA was ratified yesterday and will go into effect retro-actively to the expiration of the previous contract.

8:00 am - The bargaining teams for AT&T Mobility continue to meet:

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #4

February 4, 2008

Your Bargaining Committee worked through the weekend studying the Company’s proposals and preparing for negotiations. Today, the Committee met with the Company and presented revised Union proposals. Union Bargaining proposals discussed, included an improved grievance and arbitration procedure, improved holiday language as well as strengthened contract language protecting full-time and part-time employees. The Committee also proposed enhanced non-discrimination contract language.

The Bargaining Committee will meet with the Company again on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

02/04/08

10:52 am - AT&T announced the Team Performance Award for Core employees.

8:32 am - Mobility bargaining began on January 30th. All eyes are focused on these negotiations with Mobility as it represents that first large group that CWA will negotiate a contract with after the mergers. The bargaining team is meetings with the company in Austin. The updates thus far are as follows. Check back on the site for updates and mobilization news surrounding these negotiations.

AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #3

February 1, 2008

Today, your Bargaining Committee met with the Company and continued presenting bargaining demands. The Company presented the Bargaining Committee with documentation we had requested and a bargaining demand. The Committee appreciates all the mobilization taking place around the District. We have been receiving photos of the activities, keep up the pressure.

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #2

January 31, 2008

Your bargaining committee met with the Company again today, and continued the CWA bargaining proposals. We have heard good things from around the District regarding the mobilization activities that kicked off bargaining. We appreciate the support. Keep signing up those non-members so we can get the best contract possible.

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Report #1

January 30, 2008

Today, the Union met with the Company to kickoff negotiations with AT&T Mobility. Bargaining Chair Richard Kneupper, Assistant to the District 6 Vice-President gave the opening statement for the Union. Richard cited the record profits for AT&T stating that the company is, “doing well, very well, and the time has come to share the success with our members.” He said, that churn is a major concern for the Company and the Union and good wages, good benefits and good working conditions are all important components to a good contract.

Your bargaining committee, which consists of Richard Kneupper, Mike Neumann, Jim Murray, Eva Sustaita and John Richie presented the Company with a package of bargaining proposals and discussed them with the Company. Your bargaining committee has been made aware of the mobilization and support we are receiving. This is the very thing that will help your bargaining committee bring in a good and fair contract. KEEP IT UP!!!

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Committee

8:24 am - After long negotiations, the bargaining team for AT&T Video Services Finally hammered out a second tentative agreement that will be sent out to the Video Services members for a vote. The highlights of the agreement are listed on the District site. Watch for updates and news about these negotiations.

01/23/08

11:52 am - While it initially looked like the company might start moving on healthcare in the Video Service negotiations, it is now clear the company wants to maintain the high deductible plan.

AT&T Video Services Inc. Bargaining Report #46

January 22, 2008

After attempting to get the Company to move on their Healthcare Proposals, the Union has only been able to get the Company to slightly reduce the monthly premiums with no movement on annual deductibles. The Union will continue to seek improvements.

01/18/08

8:27am - Looks like there might finally be some movement on health care in the Video Services negotiations. Check back for further updates.

ATT Video Services Inc. Bargaining Report #46

January 17, 2008

Negotiations resumed today with the Company submitting new Healthcare proposals. Upon first impression there seems to be some improvement from the previous plan. The committee will review the proposal and negotiations will continue Friday.

01/17/08

12:56 pm - National level negotiations for AT&T Video Services health care have not gone well.

ATT Video Services Inc. Bargaining Report #45

January 17, 2008

Negotiations for an Agreement on Healthcare at the national level have failed to produce a Tentative Agreement.

Negotiations with ATT Video Services are schedule to resume today.

01/15/08

4:47 pm - Similar to the Video Services negotiations, it appears that inspite of efforts to reach an agreement by the 11th, the Internet Services Negotiations have stalled as well.

ATT Internet Services Bargaining Report #39

January 15, 2008

The Union and Company Bargaining Committees met and worked on the remaining unresolved issues from Sunday, January 6th through Monday, January 14th. Several different resolutions to these issues were discussed but no agreement was reached.

Your Union Committee has worked extremely hard during these difficult negotiations. We remain optimistic and are ready to discuss an agreement that is satisfactory to both our members and the Company.

The committees now stand in recess subject to call by either party.

This information will be updated as conditions warrant.

In Unity,

Your CWA Bargaining Committee

01/11/08

3:13 pm - Inspite of the company committing to reach an agreement by today, health care still seems to be an issue.

ATT Video Services Inc. Bargaining Report #44

January 11, 2008

Due to discussions being held on Healthcare issues between the Union and the Company at the national level, we have not produced the anticipated results. There will not be an agreement reached by the end of this week.

The Bargaining Committee will remain on call and this website will be updated in the event the situation changes.

01/09/08

10:33 am - AT&T CEO, Randall Stephenson, scared off investors after a speech at a Citigroup conference in Phoenix where he stated that revenues were slowing down because customers were not paying their bills.

AT&T sinks after CEO remarks on consumers

By Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
Last update: 3:59 p.m. EST Jan. 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Shares of AT&T Inc. fell sharply Tuesday after Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said slower U.S. growth is hurting the phone giant's consumer business.

At an investors conference in Phoenix, Ariz., Stephenson said the company has disconnected more customers who've failed to pay their bills, but he also expects wireless and corporate sales to boost overall growth. (more...)

8:48 am - Latest report from the Internet Services Bargaining team still hopeful for an agreement by Friday:

ATT Internet Services Bargaining Report #37

January 8, 2008

The Company and the Union resumed negotiations today. The Company's Heathcare and Overtime proposals continue to be points of contention. The Union gave the counter proposals to the Company while the Company considers the Unions proposals. Both parties remain on call to address any issues that may arise. Both parties are hoping to reach an agreement by the end of this week.

01/08/08

8:40 am - Just a reminder to anyone who is scheduled to takt the TMT for a prem tech, cable splicer or customer service tech position, the local offers tutoring for the TMT test. Call 512-467-6132 to arrange a tutoring session.

8:35 am - CWA had begun handbilling AT&T Mobility retail stores that were staffed by contractors as a result of the slow down in negotiations between CWA and AT&T Internet Services and AT&T Video Services. As a result, CWA and ATT have met and agreed to resume negotiations have have a contract for both Video and Internet Services no later than Friday, January 11, 2008. With this, CWA has agreed to stop handbilling the AT&T Mobility Contractor stores. Hopefully this will be settled by Friday so that we can focus on Mobility negotiations starting January 30.

12/13/07

3:25 pm - Reminder: AT&T Mobility negotiations are set to begin on January 30.

3:23 pm - The latest update from AT&T Internet Services negotiations shows that health care is still one of the largest unresolved issues. This is a battle we will surely be facing in the upcoming AT&T Mobility negotiations and AT&T core negotiations.

AT&T Internet Services CWA Bargaining Report #36

December 10, 2007

The Union and the Company Bargaining Committees met the last week of November. The majority of our time was spent reviewing the Summary Plan Descriptions for both existing medical plans and reviewing examples and comparisons. The Committees now stand in recess subject to call by either party.

Have a Merry Christmas!

In Unity,

Your Bargaining Committee

12/11/07

1:15 pm

12:45 pm

12/05/07

4:38 pm - The latest bargaining report from the Internet Services negotiations.

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #35

November 28, 2007

The Union and Company continue to meet and discuss the issues around benefits, moves to the core, wages and wage related concerns. At this time, little progress has been made, however we remain hopeful that these very difficult issues can be worked out to the satisfaction of both parties. The Union committee sincerely appreciates your patience during these extremely challenging negotiations. Please continue to participate in planned mobilization activities.

11/29/07

3:30 pm - On Friday November 30, 2007, Bob Eckhardt is having a book signing for his newly released book chronicling his time in the Texas Legislature. As Mr. Eckhardt is a former CWA attorney who worked on arbitrations, we would like as many CWA members as possible to help support the former Congressmen. The booksigning will take place at Scholtz's Beer Garden at 1607 San Jacinto. (more info)

12:15 pm - AT&T is having another job fair for premise techs:

11/26/07

8:15 am - The last two bargaining reports from the AT&T Internet Services negotiations.

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #34

November 20, 2007

The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met in full session Thursday, November 15, 2007. The Company responded to some of the issues that still remain unresolved. We talked specifically about compensation for both Customer Assistance (Tier 1’s) and Tier 2’s. The Company also rejected the Union proposal on work of the future. Your union bargaining committee will work on these issues and keep you posted.

The committees will reconvene on Monday, November 26, 2007.

Happy Thanksgiving

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AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #33

November 14, 2007

The last full committee meeting with AT&T Internet Services was held Friday, November 2, 2007. At that time, the Union rejected the Company’s proposals on Health Care and Shift Differentials. We passed our proposal on moves to the core contracts and Health Care, which was rejected immediately by the Company. The Company has yet to respond to our proposals on wage related issues including Dispatcher Wages, Lump Sums, and Retroactive Wages. We continue to hold our position on securing work of the future.

We have reached agreement on Scheduling by Seniority and Pay Treatment for Union Representatives who attend new employee orientations.

The full committee will meet late Wednesday, November 14th.

REMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES!

11/12/07

10:58 am - The Education Committee has quite a bit to report. There will be a new TKT accelerated training class starting in Austin. The class is offered by AT&T through the tuition plan and will give those who complete it, credit for taking the TKT test. For more information see the company broadcast fax.

The Texas AFL-CIO has put out its applications for its annual scholarship offerings. The application and criteria are located at the Texas AFL-CIO website.

At the last membership meeting, it was reported that the TAB (Training Advisory Board) had met and put out a list of courses that AT&T's Tuition Aid office will reimburse. It was asked that the list be included on the website for members to review. As a result, the list is located here.

9:29 am - Not many updates have come in for Internet and Video Services bargaining. The last two indicate that the company and the union are still passing proposals back and forth.

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #32

November 2, 2007

The Union and the Company met today. The Union passed revised proposals on Wages and Wage related issues to include Lump Sums, Retroactivity and Dispatcher Wages. The Union rejected the Company’s proposals on Shift Differentials and Benefits. The Union and the Company are still far apart on Healthcare. The Union continues to hold our position on securing work of the future.

The parties will reconvene on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, for further discussions.

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AT&T Video Services Inc. Bargaining Report #40

November 1, 2007

The Union submitted a proposal to the Company addressing key areas of concern.

The areas were:

Healthcare - A Customer Care Plan with no monthly premiums and no annual deductible. Improved co-pays for office visits and prescription drug plan.

Overtime - Time and a half (1 1/2) after 8 hours worked and double time after 49 hours.

Elimination of two tier pension plan.

Elimination of contractors.

In 2010, Video Services would be incorporated into the AT&T Core Healthcare Agreement.

10/26/07

10:05 am - The latest update from the Internet Services Bargaining Committee:

AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #31

October 25, 2007

The Union and Company Bargaining Committee met in full session yesterday. The issues discussed between the parties were wages, title upgrades, shift differentials, health care and compensation for customer assistants. The Union rejected the Company’s proposals on shift differentials and health care. In addition, the union submitted proposals related to contracting of work and work of the future.

The Union is expecting responses from the Company today on the outstanding proposals as well as data requests.

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It is strange how in both the Internet Services negotiations and the Video Services Negotiations, the company is trying to institute a high-deductible medical plan with major cost shifting to the employees. Of course, the company claims that the plan is necessary to save the company from having to pay the "exorbitant" medical costs. However, the company's 3rd quarter report boasts of $3.1 billion in profits which is 42% higher than in the same period last year. Remember, these growing profits are after the company has already paid for the medical coverage it is claiming is too expensive. Clearly, the medical costs are not quite the financial burden the company is claiming.

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