Bargaining Report #3

AT&T SW BARGAINING REPORT #3
February 6, 2017
The CWA Bargaining Committee met with the Company on February 3, 2017. The Committee presented numerous proposals to the Company. During the negotiation session, the Union Committee received three responses from the Company regarding data requests.
The following proposals were presented to the Company:
Return contracted out work back to the Bargaining Unit
Improve the National Transfer Plan
Article XVII- Force Adjustment-Improve Contract Language
Remove 2004 Qualifier for JOG
Eliminate Temporary Managers
Extend benefit coverage for surviving spouse, eligible dependents, and registered domestic partner
Modify the Rule of 75 - add age 60 and 15 years of service
Extend Vision Plan to all retirees
Newborn Child Care Leave- increase paid time from 6 weeks to 12 weeks
Establish a Leverage Service Representative Task Force Agreement
Remove the Clean Desk Policy
Eliminate TACR/CR!FT
Eliminate Scorecards
The Union Committee worked throughout the weekend to further prepare negotiating demands to present to the Company. The Committee analyzed the data responses provided by the Company. The CWA Committee Chair and the Company Committee Chair were in contact all weekend. The CWA Bargaining Committee appreciates the support from the Membership and CWA District 6 Locals.
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