Bargaining Update - Subcontracting
06/11/2008 05:05 PM Filed in: Bargaining
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.
Operators
argued the need to provide work for our members. The
Unions are scheduled to meet with the company at 9:30
m tomorrow morning. The Unions will work on preparing
the framework for a comprehensive counterproposal.
Every single member has something to gain or lose.
While we all don’t have to be fighting for the
same issues, we all do have to be in the same
fight.