AT&T Southeast Bargaining Report #32

 August 3, 9:45PM

Between meeting with the Company numerous times, having Union caucuses and crunching numbers, saying that we have been busy today would be an understatement. With the contract expiration quickly closing in on us, we want to give all of you a more detailed report of where we stand as of today. While we cannot provide every detail due to the number of issues that are still subject to change, we want to provide as much information as possible to update you on some items. For Consumer and Small Business, we have proposals that deal with Exchange Time and Service Observing language still on the table. For Core, we have proposals regarding the Overtime Cap and language for bumping into Wire Technician positions still open. For Wire Technicians, we have proposals addressing Schedules, Overtime Caps, Overtime Notifications, Pensions and more. We also have proposals open that affect multiple groups and departments such as increasing the PARTNERSHIP funding and the Uniform Program. While we have rejected proposals that the Company has given us that were of no benefit whatsoever to our members, we think that it is important to note the Company has rejected proposals that our members want, including moving the Wire Technicians to Core, Wage proposals, Benefits proposals and working from home options. At times over the last couple of weeks there have been some tense moments at the Bargaining Table, but none as tense as the last couple of days. Please keep in mind that we are currently miles apart on the items that are important to our members. At this time District 3 Leadership has decided that we will work without a Contract.   Everyone be ready for whatever may come. Remember, there is strength in numbers, and we are as strong as ever when we are mobilized as ONE!  We want to thank Local 3806 for providing a great breakfast this morning.