Appearing via satellite from the campaign trail in Albuquerque, N.M., Sen. Barack Obama was met with wild cheers from the 2,500 delegates, alternates and guests at CWA's 70th annual convention in Las Vegas. Earlier Monday, delegates passed a resolution enthusiastically endorsing Obama for U.S. president and pledging to work tirelessly to elect himContinue Reading...

The Unions and the Company met today.  The Company gave details of their prescription drug plan which would impose increases in the cost of medications for active and retired members.  In some examples, the increases would cost some retirees most of their income.Continue Reading...

The parties met today and there was intense and sometimes angry discussion on the subject of subcontracting, access to jobs and employment security.  The Union pointed out that our members provide Verizon’s competitive edge.  The Union also reminded the company that Verizon opposed all attempts at a National Healthcare solution and are now demanding concessions from our members.Continue Reading...

The meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9th did not take place because the Company could not resolve their transportation problems. The CWA/IBEW Regional Bargaining Committee met jointly today and had extensive discussions about needed improvements in the grievance and arbitration process. Continue Reading...

The Unions and the Company met today and the Company provided data comparisons for their proposed changes to the prescription drug plan and answers to questions regarding the Company’s proposed Medical Plan changes.Continue Reading...

The Unions and the Company met today and the discussions focused on the grievance, mediation and arbitration procedures.  The Unions raised their concerns about the unreasonable delays in these processes as well as the difficulties in obtaining information and records.Continue Reading...

Negotiations opened yesterday in Atlanta, Georgia, with our Bargaining Committee submitting a comprehensive health care proposal to the Company.
District 3 Vice President Noah Savant, speaking on behalf of CWA nationwide, told the Company in opening remarks the Union is hopeful Mobility has come to these negotiations with the intent to reach an agreement that reflects our members' contributions toward making Mobility the number one wireless company in the United States.Continue Reading...