Negotiations between the CWA/IBEW unified bargaining committees and Verizon are continuing around the clock in Washington DC.  The clock remains stopped at 11:59 pm, Aug. 2.
 
Progress is being made, but the issues yet to be resolved are among our most important.

As we said earlier, we will do whatever it takes to secure our contract, one way or another.  That means we’ll get it done at the bargaining table or on the picket line.

The Unions and the Company have met throughout the day and into the evening and will be working throughout the night in an attempt to reach an agreement.  Slow but significant progress is being made and the clock remains stopped at 11:59 pm August 2nd.

The Unions and the Company have been in intense bargaining at all levels throughout the day and talks will continue to take place until either an agreement is reached or it is clear that we cannot.  The clock remains frozen at 11:59PM  8-2-08.

The meeting adjourned and the Union will assess the counter proposals and prepare a response.

The Unions and the Company met today and discussions took place in subcommittees on ways to improve the grievance mediation process.  Meetings went late into the day at the executive level seeking a breakthrough in the major issues including healthcare for active and retired employees, employment security and work of the future.