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August 8, 2008
Volume 08 NO 31
AVAYA
"Senior Technician Surplus "
On Thursday, July 31, 2008, the Union was notified by the Company
of their intention to surplus employees in the title of Senior
Technician. The Company notified the impacted employees on Friday,
August 1, 2008. The last day on the payroll for the surplus is
September 29, 2008.
A stipulated agreement, which applies only to the Senior
Technicians declared surplus, between CWA/IBEW and Avaya has been
established that will allow anyone who wishes, to take the enhanced
OTP offer.
The Company and the Unions has further agreed to
waive the $42,500 cap on Optional Termination Pay under the Avaya
Career Transition Option Program (ACTOP) on a one-time,
non-precedent setting basis.
VERIZON MOBILIZATION
"Rally/Cookout On Thursday, July 31st at Ft.
Dupont Park"
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From
left to right: Stewards Terrence Richardson, Keith Leonard,
Drucilla Jones and VP Claudia Cole
Special thanks to all of them for a job well done. |
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Executive Vice
President Mike Harris (left) addresses the members with an
update from the negotiations |
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"EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT "
Congratulations to Stewards Bonnie Barrett and Richard Whirley
who collected over 60 cards, and took over 60 photos of members
during the rally, in support of the One Million Member Mobilization
campaign to urge passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. If you
have not yet filled out a card or taken a photo, please contact the
Local office.
"VERIZON HEALTH CARE TRAINING "
Steward Marc Pretto facilitates the Verizon health care training.
This training provides our members at Verizon awareness of the
history, and possible future of their health care benefits at
Verizon. This gives our members a real view of what is really at
stake during this round of negotiations. Thanks to Marc, for a job
well done.
Don't forget to wear red |
