CWA/ AT&T Mobility Benefits Bargaining Report June 5, 2008

 

On Tuesday, your committee passed a proposal that we believe is fair, equitable and affordable for our membership.

The company's response yesterday was that our proposal would be a 60 percent increase in cost to them. And, instead of backing up their claim with supporting facts and data, they chose to simply pass a proposal that will increase our premiums by up to 540 percent! In addition to that, the Company proposal includes increases in out-of-pocket expenses which could be as much as 1/3 of the annual base wage for the average employees salary!

The proposal passed by the company is an insult and shows a total lack of respect for CWA and our membership! It is clear that the new AT&T has no appreciation for the employees who made them the number one wireless company.

Needless to say, we have a long tough battle before us!!

The Bargaining Committee thanks everyone for their continued support!