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AT&T West Workers Reach Agreement—and Other Bargaining News |
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AT&T workers in California and Nevada reach a tentative agreement—and more updates from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 1,100 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.
SETTLEMENTS
CWA, AT&T: Some 23,000 AT&T workers in California and Nevada, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), reached a tentative agreement. The settlement terms are similar to those ratified by CWA locals in the Midwest last Saturday. The ratification vote is expected to be completed by Sept. 1.
The 20,000 members of CWA District 4 at AT&T Midwest ratified a three-year agreement. The settlement increases pay by about 9 percent over the contract term, including cost-of-living adjustments, and provides pension band increases of 2 percent in each year of the agreement.
“This agreement achieves members’ key goals. It maintains our members’ standard of living, safeguards quality health care for workers and retirees, and enhances employment security,” said CWA District 4 Vice President Seth Rosen.
CWA, FairPoint Communications: Customer service representatives at two FairPoint Communications call centers in Maine, represented by CWA Local 1400, ratified their first union contract, which provides job-security provisions.
AFT, Schools in O’Fallon, Ill.: Teachers in O’Fallon, represented by the AFT, voted on a tentative contract agreement. Certification of the vote is still pending. Details have not been released.
NEGOTIATIONS
AFA-CWA, United Airlines: Flight attendants at United Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), filed a joint petition with the airline to the National Mediation Board (NMB) to start contract talks with the help of mediation. The current agreement, which can be amended on Jan. 7, 2010, was negotiated during United’s last bankruptcy. It contains a provision to start negotiations early and speed up the process for a new contract by mutual agreement by Aug. 7, 2009.
ORGANIZING
IAM, Delta-Northwest: The Machinists (IAM) took the necessary steps to resolve representational issues for 12,700 fleet service, flight simulator technician and plant protection workers at the combined Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. The IAM asked the National Mediation Board to declare that the two airlines are operating as a single carrier with respect to those classifications.
AFA-CWA, USA3000: The AFA-CWA filed with the NMB to for union representation on behalf of USA3000 Airlines flight attendants.
Disclaimer: This information is being provided for your information only. As it is compiled from published news reports, not from individual unions, we cannot vouch for either its completeness or accuracy; readers who desire further information should directly contact the union involved.
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