CWA Members Begin Bargaining at AT&T, and More Bargaining News
CWA members begin bargaining at AT&T and more updates here from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily, bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 900 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.
NEGOTIATIONS
CWA, AT&T: Contract bargaining has opened between the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and AT&T, covering 125,000 members. Separately, negotiations resumed with AT&T Mobility for 20,000 workers covered by the “Orange” contract. According to union calculations, the company remains profitable in the face of economic downturn and posted $12.9 billion in profits last year, including $2.4 billion in the last quarter. AT&T bargaining updates will be posted on CWA district websites, at www.cwa-union.org/att/bargaining. For AT&T mobilization activities and information, visit www.cwa-union.org/att and for updates on Mobility bargaining, go to www.cwa-union.org/att/mobility.
Help Locked-Out Workers Get Through the Holidays, and More Bargaining News
Workers locked out at Progress Casting in Minnesota need your help for the holidays—and more news here from the “Bargaining Digest Weekly.” The AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Department delivers daily, bargaining-related news and research resources to more than 900 subscribers. Union leaders can register for this service through our website, Bargaining@Work.
WORK STOPPAGES AND ACTIONS
GMP, Progress Casting: Many workers locked out since Oct. 27 from Progress Casting in Plymouth, Minn., are struggling to make ends meet as the holidays approach—and their health care coverage has been cut. Please support our brothers and sisters in their battle. The workers are represented by the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers (GMP) Local 63B, and the union has set up a fund to assist members. Donations may be sent to “GMP 63B Relief Fund,” 2520 Kennedy St., N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. Supporters also are asked to write Progress Casting to urge an end to the lockout. Send letters to Bill Bieber (owner) or Tim Meador (general manager), Progress Casting, 2600 Niagara Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447.
