CWA D3 ATT SE Utility Operations Final Bargaining Report

As with the other contracts, the Utility Operations contract involved difficult bargaining. In light of the company’s position on economic issues, the bargaining team believes we achieved the best contract possible. This is a tentative agreement until ratified by majority vote of members voting in a secret ballot election. The Bargaining Committee unanimously recommends ratification of this agreement.

Meanwhile, here are some of the highlights on the key issues of the new tentative agreement.

Wages: 2.25% Effective 9/02/2012, 2.75% Effective 9/01/2013, 3.0% Effective: 8/31/2014

Article 1: Definitions

Updated language reflecting current company entities

Article 4: Vacations

Adds language for vacation accrual the same as BST agreement. Only applies for termination or resignation.

Article 6D: Recall from Layoff

Employees recalled from layoff will have their service bridged based on the same language as the BST contract.

Article 8C: Promotion and Transfer Plan

AT&T Mobility added to the National Transfer Plan

Article 9: Employment Security Partnership

Retained Partnership Language

Changed Tuition aid will be reimbursed after successful completion of the course.

Article 13: Union Representation

Provides for pay for union representative during investigative interview by Asset Protection

Article 17: Payroll Dues Deduction

Eliminate the company’s right to charge for collecting Union dues.

Article 21: Duration of Agreement

3 year contract effective August 5, 2012

APPENDIX B

Increase boot allowance to $85.00

Other Agreements:

Renewed the following MOAs

• Inclement Weather Work Policy
• Short Term Disability letter (added an additional 15 days unpaid excused time)
• Excused Time for Union Activity
• Promotional Wage Treatment

While the company did not accept our proposal to add new work, they did agree to look at the feasibility to eliminate contracting out work such as ROT, pit digging, and locating that can be done by bargaining unit employees.

Healthcare and benefits were negotiated at the Common Interest Table. The details are listed in the AT&T Southeast Final Bargaining report. Effective April 1, 2013 Utility Operations will be covered under the healthcare plans terms listed including Dental and Vision for active employees as well as retirees.