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VCSI Agreement Summary Highlights of VCSI Tentative Settlement Significant wage increase Establishes several pathways for VCS members to move to core company Preferential hiring status Establishes safety committee Improved arbitration language Improved forced overtime language Improved sickness absence policy Inclusion in ACFC/TABEC (family care programs) Greater flexibility for employees to take personal and vacation days in half-day increments
The Unions and the Company met today as we continue to
hammer away at the many important issues that still separate
us at this late date. Our members solidarity and
mobilization activities have moved the Company but there is
still a long way to go. The situation is very fluid and we
should remain prepared to strike or follow whatever course
of action your local instructs. We will not let the Company
set our time frame for us.
Stay strong and be union proud. You are making a
difference. Negotiations continue and we will update as
condition warrant.
Your Bargaining Committee.
As the
Union and Company continue negotiations the Statement of Unified Bargaining Committees
The unified CWA-IBEW bargaining committees continue to negotiate economic, employment security and retirement security issues. Progress continues but issues remain, particularly concerning employment security and union jobs and recognition. We must remain unified and disciplined, working on the job and working for a just contract.
VCSI Bargaining Report for 07-31-2008
The Unions and the Company had off table talks and did not
meet formally today. The Company is preparing a response to
the union's issues concerning jurisdiction of work and
transfers to core. The current response from the Company on
the many other substantial subjects remaining including
wages, benefits, healthcare, forced overtime etc is simply
no where near where we need to be. We can get a lot done in
a short time, but we will not give in to a Company that
ignores its employees contributions. The union committee
knows you have our back. This is the time to get in the
game- negotiations are not a spectator sport. We are ready
to fight!
The unions and the Co. met today and the
union made counter proposals to Company responses received
on Monday. The parties recessed and will meet again on
Wednesday. We are still far apart and time is running out.
The message from the field should be loud and clear- it is
time for VCS to get serious about the many issues yet to be
addressed. With 4 days to go very little progress has been
made. Mobilize like never before!
Now, following up from our mobilization
call last Friday regarding VCS technicians returning their
home garaged vehicle. You may recall in 2000, Verizon core
was already on strike when the VCS technicians returned
their vehicles causing the management of VCS to scramble
when they realized they had no place to park all those
trucks. Now that both contracts expire at the same time
technicians should plan on returning the vehicle at the end
of their tour on Friday or if scheduled on Saturday. This
will only work if everyone home garaging participates.
Locals should make plans to shuttle technicians in the event the company refuses to provide any transportation home for the technician. Technicians should let the company know they have safety concerns regarding the vehicle and are taking this approach to insure no theft or vandalism occurs while it is in their possession in the event of a strike.
The unions and the Co met today and
exchanged proposals. To date there has still been no
substantive issue resolved, and the numerous economic
proposals brought forward by the Union have either been
rejected or not addressed at all by the Co. The parties
recessed and will meet again on Tuesday.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO ALL COORDINATORS- Let
the cows out of the barn
at the appointed time in your area and
await further instructions via the
link.
CWA/IBEW/VCS Bargaining Rept for 7/1/08
The Union and the Company met today
with the Company responding to
numerous information requests
submitted by the Unions. Quality of
work life issues were discussed.
There is much to be done and the
Company has yet to agree on any of
the real substantive issues raised
by our bargaining committee. The
parties will meet again after the
union reviews information and forms a
response.
The unions met with the Company today
and the Company responded to
several demands submitted by the
Union during our last session. The
Union presented a lengthy information
request and the parties
recessed subject to call.
Based on our discussions to this point it has become clear that our
members will need to turn up the heat
through a strong mobilization
effort before the Company will get
serious. Each round of
negotiations our members have
answered the bell and this time will be
no different. Turn up the heat!
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