August 3, 2008 12:40  a.m.

Negotiations Continue

Statement of Unified Bargaining Committees

The unified CWA-IBEW bargaining committees continue to negotiate economic, employment security and retirement security issues. Progress continues but issues remain, particularly concerning employment security and union jobs and recognition.

We must remain unified and disciplined, working on the job and working for a just contract.

Thanks to your incredible mobilization, the company has finally started to move. Although we have not come to agreement on our major issues, we have made enough progress to agree continue discussion.

This means that all tours will continue as scheduled. All contract provisions are still in force. Flying squads will continue to monitor company activities such as moving trucks and holding training.

Your bargaining committees will be working throughout tomorrow to reach a fair settlement. We retain to the option to call a strike at any time.

Again, it is your mobilization that is giving the bargaining committees power at the negotiating table. 

*** Please check your local bargaining tape or local website for the most up-to-date information.***