The CWA Vice Presidents, Chris Shelton, District 1, Ron Collins, District 2 and Ed Mooney, District 13 along with IBEW officials, Myles Calvey (New England) and John Miller (New Jersey) are meeting in Washington D.C. with high level Verizon management to insure that progress is being made at the Regional tables.
 
The clock continues to run without any agreement on the Unions’ key demands.  All of our members’ issues are on the table without resolve.  It is now up to our members to deliver the message that we are not giving up healthcare and that we must have employment security and access to jobs of the future.
 
The real power in bargaining comes from our members and mobilization.  We will not simply talk them into a good contract.  We need Verizon to understand the consequences of not reaching an agreement on a fair contract.  Our strike vote should show the Company that our members are serious about their issues.
 
We urge our locals to step up the effort and to increase their mobilization.  Buses traveling to the rally in New York on Saturday July 26th are filling up fast.  Don’t miss this opportunity to show Verizon we are United in our efforts to achieve a fair contract.  Call your local today and sign up to join us in New York.