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CWA 6201 Advertising Solutions Bargaining Page
We will post All CWA/Advertising Solutions Bargaining updates here.
Bargaining started October 26, 2009
Advertising Solutions Tentative Agreement
Dec 17, 2010
This is to advise you the Tentative Agreement reached on November 19, 2010 with AT&T Advertising Solutions (dba) AT&T Yellow Pages was overwhelmingly ratified, by a majority vote on December 16, 2010.
The vote was 76.6% yes in support of ratification and 23.4% no against ratification.
The next step in the process is to now proof all of the agreed to items and make any corrections necessary, at which time the Company will have the contracts printed, and then the contracts will be distributed to the membership.
This process will take an extended period of time so please be patient.
I would like to thank Jim Kolve and Larry Nulf for all of their hard work and dedication to the bargaining process
Advertising Solutions Tentative Agreement
Nov 19, 2010
Bargaining is often a long and difficult process. Your Bargaining committee along with the Company’s Committee would like to jointly express their appreciation towards the process that has culminated in a third Tentative Agreement.
The backdrop for bargaining included the worst economy in fifty years. The print business has continued to decline. Multiple surpluses may continue. These factors have made bargaining a long and difficult process.
The Bargaining Committee appreciates all of your dedication and support. The Committee unanimously recommends ratification.
Listed below are the details of the new tentative agreement:
Treat December 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2010 as “Special Christmas Days”, paid at basic salary, for all employees.
Non-commissioned wages are as follows:
2.75% effective December 5, 2009
2.5% effective May 1, 2011
2.5% effective June 3, 2012
2.5% effective July 7, 2013
Note: Retro pay for non-commissioned employees will provide a year's worth of back pay.
Non-Commissioned employees, will receive a Retention Bonus (in lieu of a ratification bonus) as follows:
Any employee who is on the payroll as of December 2010 will receive $500.00.
Any employee who is on the payroll as of December 2011 will receive $ 300.00.
Any employee who is on the payroll as of December 2012 will receive $ 200.00.
Any employee who is on the payroll as of December 2013 will receive $ 200.00.
Non-Commission Employees Pensions
Increases to the pension bands as follows:
2% effective June 1, 2011
2% effective June 1, 2012
2% effective June 1, 2013
Commissioned Representative base wages:
Account Representatives
Account Reps at top pay under the old contract $326/week, $17,017/year
Account Reps at top as of December 5, 2010 new contract $385/week
Account Reps at top as of June 5, 2011, new contract $578/week, $30,171/year, for the life of the agreement.
Sales Representatives
Sales Reps at top pay under old contract $269/week, $14,041/year
Sales Reps at top pay as of December 5, 2010 under new contract $308/week
Sales Reps at top pay as of June 5, 2011 under new contract $443/week, $23,124/year for the life of the agreement.
Senior Account Representatives
Senior Account Reps pay under old contract $670.50/week, $35,000/year
Senior Account Reps at top pay as of December 5, 2010 under new contract $673.50/week
Senior Account Reps at top pay as of June 5, 2011 under new contract $1020/week, $53,244/year for the life of the agreement.
Cyber Representatives
Cyber Reps pay under old contract $600/week
Cyber Reps pay under new contract as of December 5, 2010, $600/week
Cyber Reps pay under new contract as of June 5, 2011, $638.50/week, $33,329/year.
All employees who are in wage progression will be placed at the appropriate step in the progression schedule and will receive the appropriate increases on December 5, 2010, and June 5, 2011. (A complete copy of the wage schedules will be provided to each local as soon as possible).
Commission Plan
There have been changes made in the gates and rates based on the new guaranteed monies put into the wage base. All appropriate changes have been made relating to minimum increase of 3%, new hire gate adjustment, rollover of new install and non-advertiser.
Note: *Average pay for Commissioned employees will provide a year's worth of back pay. All days paid at average will be recalculated to include IYP earnings beginning December 5, 2009.
* Expense reimbursements will be recalculated beginning December 5, 2009.
Article XVII – Force Adjustment
In sales titles prior to going in order of inverse seniority, the Company may offer termination pay as calculated under Article XVII on a voluntary basis to any commissioned employee in the impacted work group that is on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) step or in the fourth quartile based on net increased percentage.
Article XVII – Section 6
6 (a) 1: any employee who was in the bottom quartile when laid off, will return as a probationary employee for one (1) year.
6 (b) 2: any employee who was in the bottom quartile when laid off, will return as a probationary employee for one (1) year.
Article XVIII - Employment Terminations
1(c): New language, Dismissed except for reasons of misconduct, after having 10 or more years of net credited service
Article XII – Nondiscrimination
Added: sexual orientation to the existing language.
Transition Severance Payment replaced by Surplus Severance Incentives to tenured commissioned sales representatives:
When the Company declares surpluses in the sales channels, in the fourth quarters of 2011, and 2012, commissioned sales representatives who are service pension eligible and who choose to exit the Company, will be eligible to receive an enhanced severance payment, equal to 120% of the severance amount they are entitled to.
FMLA
New language which allows for Union Representatives on Union Business now, will have that time considered as time-worked for the purposes of FMLA eligibility.
Benefit Agreements
Current employees shall be defined as bargained employees hired/rehired on or before May 31, 2011. New hires shall be defined as bargained employees hired/rehired or transferred into Yellow Pages bargained titles after May 31, 2011. Current employees and new hires medical contributions annual deductibles and annual out of pocket maximums will not start until June 1, 2011.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #13
Nov 16, 2010
The Union and the Company met last Thursday November 11, 2010 and presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal. The Union continues to wait to the Company’s response.
Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #12
Nov 10, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Tuesday, and lengthy discussions ensued over the future of the business and the industry as a whole. Current trends are expected to continue, loss of print revenue, surplusing, and growth of the IYP business.
Health care cost the have gone down on average over the last two years and the Company’s complaint that they have not been able to shift more health care costs on to the workers. The Union pointed that the Company is accelerating their pursuit into the 34 billion dollar health care market.
AT&T has generated over 4 billion dollars in the health care market. The Company has the ability to harness innovative technology to help improve patient care and further reduce medical costs nationwide.
The Union can only ask, why are you hitting our members so hard on health care. The Union reminded the Company that the Yellow Pages business has provided 10.8 billion dollars in profit since the last time we have negotiated our 2004 Agreement. AT&T has also sold parts of their business (i.e.) L.M. Berry and who knows what the future holds. The Union has provided another major proposal to the Company.
As new information becomes available we will keep you updated.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #11
Nov 08, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. The parties had long discussions on what has happened in the last year. The worst economy in fifty years, high unemployment and other local contracts that have been voted down twice. The Company is not interested in increasing the cost of the package. The Company has not been able to shift health care costs onto the workers. The Company refuses to move on wages, they eliminated the $500 ratification bonus, they cut the pensions increases for non-sales, they removed termination pay for performance, they eliminated the TSO. The Company has reduced wages to offset healthcare cost, and now Christmas week is in jeopardy. The Company has made a second proposal to conclude this round of Bargaining.
Retrogression...Retrogression...Retrogression
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #10
Nov 05, 2010
The Union and the Company met today to discuss the following issues:
1. Surplus by quartile
2. Eliminating termination pay on performance
3. Removing the TSO
4. Rolling back base wages
5. No base wage increases for sales, no commission adjustments
6. Health Care premiums, deductibles, and out-of pocket
7. Elimination of the Ratification Bonus
8. Pensions
9. Safety net for sales
10. Assignment issues
The Union then presented the Company a proposal on most of these
issues in an effort to move negotiations forward.
The Union and the Company plan to work throughout the weekend.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #9
Nov 05, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Thursday November 4, 2010 and had in depth discussions relating to termination pay, surplusing by Quartile and the Transition Severance Offer.
The Union made our position very clear on these issues in our discussions with the Company. The Union will keep you updated as new information becomes available.
The Bargaining Committee thanks you for your support.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #8
Nov 04, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for in depth discussions on the retrogressive proposal which the Company gave the Union last Friday.
The Union made the Company aware of the need to remove all retrogression from the table so the parties can begin serious discussions which would allow us to reach a tentative agreement.
The Union is working to prepare another comprehensive proposal which will be presented to the Company, and we will continue to work to get the best agreement possible.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #7
Oct 29, 2010
On Thursday October 28, 2010 the Union and the Company met in the afternoon with the Company responding to the Union’s comprehensive package. The Company denied all of the Union’s proposals except one which they said they are considering.
The Company then presented their counter proposal to the Union which included the following ROLL BACKS:
Noncommissioned base wage increase was rolled back first year to July 4, 2010
Noncommissioned base wage increase reduced and rolled back second year to July 3, 2011 and
reduced
Non commissioned base wage increase reduced and rolled back third year to July 8, 2012 and reduced.
Noncommissioned base wage increase reduced and rolled back forth year to July 7, 2013 and reduced.
$500 signing bonus was rolled back to zero.
HRA offered by the Union to help defray the cost of health care cost were rolled back to zero.
Base wage increases for the Sales Reps, Account Reps, Senior Account Reps and Cyber Reps were rolled back to July 4, 2010, July 3, 2011 July 8, 2012 and July 7, 2013.
Rollbacks in force adjustment, by surplusing by performance for sales.
Rollbacks on termination pay if dismissed, except for reasons of misconduct, after having three or more years of net credited service.
The Company rolled back the pension increase for non-sales from 2% to zero for 2010.
The Company rolled back medical coverage contributions to June 1, 2011 for new hires and current employees.
The Company rolled back the annual deductibles to June 1, 2011 for individual and family.
The Company rolled back the annual out of pocket maximums to June 1, 2011.
When you move to the new plan in the middle of the year you may pay 3 separate sets of deductibles: medical, prescription, and dental.
On October 3rd when this round of bargaining began the Company provided your Bargaining Committee with their modeling numbers for 2009 publication cycle. Much to the Company’s surprise their proposed rates & gates compensation plan overall paid all commissioned sales titles substantially less than the current labor agreement.
The Company’s new proposal does nothing to address the previous proposed rates and gates.
Their new proposal now includes a provision to surplus commission representatives, by performance, rather than seniority. Representative’s surplussed in this fashion no longer qualify for termination pay.
The Company’s proposal no longer includes the Transition Severance Offer
(TSO).
If ratified, the Company has agreed to consider Union proposals outside of the plan to improve future earnings opportunities for the impacted commission-based sales employees at the end of each publishing cycle in the event there is a material change in the channel average earnings under the new plan. (i.e. percent reduction is greater that the percent reduction in Company’s revenue production). Based on AT&T’s quarterly report (October 21st) AT&T Advertising Solutions segment operating revenue for the 3rd quarter ending September 30, 2010 fell 17.3% as compared to the three months ending September 30, 2009.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #6
Oct 22, 2010
Today the Union presented the Company with a comprehensive proposal in an attempt to reach a tentative agreement. The Company will be reviewing the proposal over the weekend and will respond to the Union on Monday. Please keep up the Mobilization.
Wear RED on Thursdays and BLACK on Fridays!!!
As more information becomes available, we will keep you advised.
The Committee appreciates your support.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #5
Oct 18, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Friday and Saturday. We discussed an alternative method on assignment of accounts. We had additional discussions to clarify the proposed commission plan. The Committee plans on meeting with the Company each day this week. As more information becomes available we will provide additional updates.
Remember wear RED on Thursdays and BLACK on Fridays!!!
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #4
October 15, 2010
The Company and the Union met yesterday; we received information on document requests that we had made previously. The Company answered some of the previous questions that we had. The Union and the Company spent today caucusing and preparing for meeting tomorrow. The Union and the Company are scheduled to meet tomorrow, Friday, to discuss additional issues related to the data requested by the Union.
As additional information is available we will update the website.
Please support the Bargaining Committee by wearing RED on Thursdays and BLACK on Fridays!!!
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #3
October 8, 2010
The Union and the Company met on both Thursday and Friday and continued discussions on multiple facets of the compensation plan. The Union made the Company aware of the concerns of the Sales Reps and how the proposed plan will affect their compensation.
The Union has requested additional information from the Company and that information will be provided as soon as possible. Your Bargaining Committee will continue to work for the best contract possible for all members.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #2
October 6, 2010
The Union and the Company met yesterday and today October 6, 2010 and had extensive discussions covering the current state of our industry and other critical issues relating to this bargaining.
Your Bargaining Committee will work hard to get the best agreement we can for all of our members.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #1
October 4, 2010
The parties discussed the state of business, and the Company provided the Model Sheets for 2009.
The Union then caucused to review the information provided. The Union is in the process of preparing additional questions and data requests.
D6 AT&T Advertising Solutions Ratification Vote
May 28, 2010
This is to advise all AT&T Advertising Solutions members that the Tentative Agreement reached on April 28, 2010 was not ratified by a majority vote of the members on May 27, 2010.
The Tentative Agreement was voted down by a 51.5% margin, which means 48.5% wanted the new agreement but 51.5% did not. As more information becomes available it will be posted on this web site.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #42
April 29, 2010
BARGAINING HIGHLIGHTS:
Listed below is a brief summary of the 17 modifications which have been agreed to in the new Tentative Agreement reached on April 28, 2010.
Wages – Base wages will be retroactive back to December 5, 2009, new wage increase will go into effect March 6, 2011, March 4, 2012 and March 3, 2013, respectfully.
Pensions for Commissioned Representatives – New calculation is the highest 3 years of the last 5 years will take effect on January 1, 2011.
Vacation Accrual – Any member who passes away will have all of their vacation paid to their estate.
Special Christmas Days – The Company will designate I EWP or 1 vacation day provided the employee requests the change to vacation day prior to the applicable date. Vacation days can not carry over into the next year.
Commissions for Cyber Representatives – Amended commissions for Cyber Representatives.
Commission Advance Recovery Process – New language, “If a query is not resolved before “query boost” due to the responsibility of the Representative, for commission purposes, the Representative will be held responsible for reporting base and objective, and get no credit for the retired revenue. The result will be a commission adjustment.”
Transition Severance Offers (TSO) for tenured commission sales representatives, will be offered for the fourth quarters of 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Reemployment – Allows an employee who has been surplussed will be allowed to test for other positions within the same wage classification in the metropolitan area affected by the layoffs if additional employees are needed, before the Company hires from the street.
Achievement Bonuses – Letter regarding Achievement Bonus and Incentives for non sales employees.
New Committees created for Sales Representatives and Cyber Representatives.
Retro activity back to December 5, 2009 on all grievances and arbitrations.
Enhanced Termination pay regarding the treatment of surplussed employees named in the March 17, 2010, and April 9, 2010 Force Adjustment Announcements.
Commission Income Protection Program (CIPP) for Account Representatives, Senior Account Representatives and Sales Representatives.
Letter regarding non-pay chargebacks on the sale of new products reported in the introductory first year of those new products.
Memorandum of Understanding regarding Short Notice Excused Work Day Trial.
Letter regarding “early downed” accounts assigned to the Cyber channel.
Letter to address Cyber Representative force churn and sales developmental plans.
The Tentative Agreement must be ratified by May 28, 2010.
The Bargaining Committee unanimously recommends ratification of the Tentative Agreement.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #41
April 28, 2010
The Company and the Union have reached a Tentative Agreement; information will be forthcoming.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #40
April 19, 2010
Your Bargaining team met with the Company on Sunday to go over all of the remaining issues. We discussed job security, TSO, and pensions. We will meet again with the Company today in hopes to bring resolution and closure to this round of bargaining.
Mobilize Mobilize Mobilize
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #39
April 16, 2010
The Union and the Company have met several times and have discussed the new commission plan at length. Major discussions revolved around the TSO, the CIPP plan and a developmental plan. Wages and surplus language were also part of the discussions.
On April 14, 2010 the Union presented a comprehensive package to the Company that addresses these issues in hopes of reaching a new tentative agreement.
The Union is waiting for the Company's response. As more information becomes available it will be posted on the web site.
Continue to wear RED on Thursday and BLACK on Friday. Support you Bargaining Team.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #38
April 14, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, the Union asked more questions about the Company's compensation plan and other issues. The Union and the Company will meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at which time the Company will provide the answers to the Union's questions.
The Union st trying to address issues in the Company's revised Final Offer given to the Union on March 27, 2010, and as of this time the Union has not responded to that offer. The offer failed to address all of the Union's concerns.
The Union committee is working on a package that they will present to the Company, which will hopefully help us reach another tentative agreement, which can be ratified by the membership.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #37
March 30, 2010
On Friday March 26, 2010 the Union worked on getting additional bargaining proposals ready to give to the Company. The Union and the Company met mid afternoon, provided the Union's proposals, and answered any questions that the Company had relating to the proposals.
The Union met with the Company again on Saturday, March 27, 2010 and the Company responded to the Union's proposals and gave the committee a revised Final Proposal in an attempt to reach another Tentative Agreement.
The Union will be evaluating the Company's proposals as soon as possible, and then make a decision as to when we will meet with the Company again.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #36
March 25, 2010
The Union and the Company met yesterday March 24, 2010 at which time the Union presented several proposals to the Company in an attempt to start moving closer to another Tentative Agreement.
The Union spent time asking questions in an attempt to get a clear understanding on specific issues, which the Union believes are critical to reaching another Tentative Agreement. The Elected Committee continues to work to write proposals, which once presented to the Company, would help us reach an agreement.
The Company has rejected most of the proposals, which the Elected Bargaining Committee has presented to them.
As more information becomes available another bargaining report will be posted.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #35
March 2, 2010
The Union and the Company met this morning, March 2, 2010 at which time the Company responded to the Union Proposals. The Company rejected most of the proposals presented by the Elected Committee. The Elected Committee is now working on amended proposals, which will be presented to the Company as soon as they are completed.
As more information becomes available we will post another bargaining report.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #34
March 1, 2010
The Union and the Company met on Sunday, February 28, 2009. The Company requested clarification on the Union's proposals, and the Union provided clarification and responded to additional questions asked by the Company.
The Union and the Company will meet again Tuesday morning to continue discussions. As more information becomes available additional reports will be posted.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #33
February 25, 2010
The Elected Bargaining Committee will be presenting the Union's Proposal on Thursday, February 25, 2010 to the Company. All issues in the proposal will be explained by the Elected Committee, and the Elected Committee members will answer all questions, which the Company might have relating to the proposal.
This proposal is being presented in an attempt to reach another tentative agreement, on behalf of the membership. As more information becomes available additional bargaining reports will be posted on the web site.
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT, MOBILIZATION IS THE KEY TO REACHING AN AGREEMENT THAT ALL MEMBERS CAN SUPPORT.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #32
February 23, 2010
The Elected Bargaining Committee will be presenting the Union's Proposal on Thursday, February 25, 2010 to the Company. All issues in the proposal will be explained by the Elected Committee, and the Elected Committee members will answer all questions, which the Company might have relating to the proposal.
This proposal is being presented in an attempt to reach another tentative agreement, on behalf of the membership. As more information becomes available additional bargaining reports will be posted on the web site.
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT, MOBILIZATION IS THE KEY TO REACHING AN AGREEMENT THAT ALL MEMBERS CAN SUPPORT.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #31
February 18, 2010
The elected Bargaining Committee members have completed an initial draft proposal. Additional work still must be done to finalize the proposal before it can be presented to the Company. The elected committee members will continue to work this week to finalize the proposal insuring that all Union demands that are issues are included in the proposal. All of the Locals should continue to mobilize members to support the Bargaining Committee and the new proposals that will move us closer to a Tentative Agreement.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #30
February 16, 2010
This is to advise that the elected members of the CWA Bargaining Committee were requested by CWA District 6 to develop a bargaining proposal to present to the Company that they will recommend for ratification by the membership. This proposal developed by the elected committee members will be presented and explained by the elected committee. No agreements will be reached without the input, consultation, and agreement of the elected bargaining committee. The committee has been asked to develop the proposal and present it to the Bargaining Chair no later than Wednesday February 17, 2010. It will then be presented to the Company as quickly as possible.
The Locals should mobilize members to support the Bargaining Committee and the NEW proposal that will move us closer to a tentative agreement.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Tentative Agreement Update Bargaining Report #29
January 28, 2010
The AT&T Advertising Solutions Tentative Agreement has been rejected by a 65% vote authorizing the President of the Union to set a strike date.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Highlights Bargaining Report #28
December 23, 2009
DURATION
· Four-year Contract expires December 6, 2013
EARLY RATIFICATION AWARD
· The Company will grant four (4) Special Christmas Days paid at salary for time between Christmas and New Year 2009 as a ratification bonus
· $500 ratification bonus on or before the second payday after ratification
· To receive the $500 Ratification Bonus, agreement must be ratified by January 28, 2010
· Letter explaining that should the Tentative Agreement not ratify, the $500 ratification bonus will not be paid
WAGES - NONCOMMISSION EMPLOYEES
· Average general wage increases for non-commission employees compounded to 11.75%. Percentage wage increases will be applied exponentially, with no change to the start rate:
- Base Wage Increase of 2.75% effective December 5, 2009
- Base Wage Increase of 3% effective February 6, 2011
- Base Wage Increase of 2.75% effective February 5, 2012
- Base Wage Increase of 2.75% effective February 13, 2013
TEAM PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAN (TPA)
· Renewed the Team Performance Award Plan (TPA) for non-commission employees, which will be received in 2011, 2012 and 2013 for performance years 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. A minimum amount guarantee is included.
COMMISSION EMPLOYEES
· Incorporated Senior Account Representatives and Cyber Representatives into Article XXVI
· Substantial increase in base wages for Account Representatives, Sales Representatives, Senior Account Representatives and Cyber Representatives. Based salaries increased as follows:
· Average pay will include internet Yellow Page sales.
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Current
Salary at Top |
1st Year
New
Salary at Top |
2nd Year
New
Salary at Top |
3rd Year
New
Salary at Top |
4th Year
New
Salary at Top |
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Account Representative |
$16,952 |
$20,020 |
$22,126 |
$24,440 |
$27,014 |
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Sales Representative |
$13,988 |
$16,016 |
$17,264 |
$18,590 |
$20,020 |
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Sr. Account Representative |
$35,022 |
$35,022 |
$39,442 |
$44,408 |
$50,024 |
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Cyber Representative |
$31,200 |
$31,200 |
$31,850 |
$32,526 |
$33,202 |
· Increased commissions on renewal/ITA gated compensation plan. Renewal and Increase to Advertiser (ITA) gates for Account Representative, Sales Representative, and Sr. Account Representative channels detailed below:
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Account Representative |
Sales Representative |
Sr. Account Representative |
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Renewal |
ITA |
Renewal |
ITA |
Renewal |
ITA |
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Gate 1
Gate 2
Gate 3
Gate 4
Gate 5 |
15%
20%
25%
30%
35% |
120%
140%
170%
205%
220% |
14%
20%
25%
30%
35% |
85%
95%
120%
150%
200% |
12%
15%
20%
23%
28% |
100%
125%
150%
175%
200% |
New business gates for all sales channels detailed below:
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AR |
SR |
SAR |
Cyber |
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Gate 1 |
225% |
200% |
200% |
120% |
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Gate 2 |
275% |
250% |
275% |
150% |
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Gate 3 |
300% |
275% |
300% |
200% |
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Gate 4 |
350% |
300% |
350% |
250% |
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Gate 5 |
400% |
350% |
400% |
300% |
· New gated commission plan.
· Increase to commissions based on Increase to Advertiser (ITA) attainment
· All revenue paid on same gated schedules, not objective based, no separate P-Pool, no foreign
· Renewal - when 3% increase not achieved, commissions shall be paid at 15% on revenue renewed for Account representatives, 14% for Sales Representatives and 12% for Sr. Account Representatives
· Earnings and gates based on cumulative gross ITA sales
· Earnings based on annual publishing cycle instead of campaign
· Rollover credit of new sales toward new business gates of next cycle
· Balance general market +/- 20%
· IYP Long term agreements count toward increase to advertiser (ITA) gate attainment for commission purposes
· Losses on subsequent assignment may be returned to the original rep after the 50% mark
· All-In compensation plan reflects customer total spend
· Debit proration plan for repayment of commission advance recoveries (chargebacks)
· Monthly auto allowance increased from $275/mo to $300/mo.
· Daily auto allowance increased from $10/day to $12.00/day
· Between Market mileage increased from 12¢/mi. to 17¢/mi.
· Laundry expense increased from $15 to $30
· Long Term Parking allowance increased to a maximum of $9/day to $12/day
· New Products Article simplified
· Extended MOU Regarding Cellular Service, added data package as reimbursable item and increased allowance for SAR/AR to $75/$30 CSS
· Extended MOU regarding Commission Splitting on referred accounts between P and T
· Extended MOU regarding Treatment of Account Packages involving NYPS activity and incorporated language into Article XXVI
· Extended letter on transfers to Account Representative position
· Extended letter on transfers to Senior Account Representative position
· Extended MOU Regarding Make Goods
· Letter regarding Transition Severance Offer to offer an option for commissioned representatives with seventeen (17) or more years of service to leave the company with an enhanced severance payment equal to 120% of the amount computed as determined in Article XVIII, Employment Terminations, for a three month period in 2010 and again in 2011. Sr. Account Representatives severance pay will be calculated at two times their base salary.
· Letter from Union to meet annually at the conclusion of each publishing cycle to review the new commission plan's impact on earnings.
· Letter from Company committing to meeting with Union and Cyber Sales organization management team to discuss ideas to reduce the turnover rate
VACATIONS
· Vacation will now be on an accrued basis vs. granted
· Extended Vacation "Portability" MOU life of agreement
* Excused Work Days can be carried over into the following year
EXCUSED WORK DAYS
· All EWD's can be taken in 2-hour increments
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAYS
· All employees would be given an additional Special Christmas Days (3) paid at salary for each of the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 during Christmas week. The Company would designate one (1) Excused Work Day within the years of 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the Company would be closed the week between the Christmas and New Year holidays.
TRAVEL
· Mileage for authorized use of personal vehicle will increase to .42 cents per odometer mile effective 01-01-2010, effective 01-01-2011 increased per odometer mile .43 cents, effective 01-01-2012 increased per odometer mile to .44 cents, effective 01-01-2013 increased per odometer mile .45 cents, not to exceed allowable IRS maximum.
· Long Term Parking allowance increased to a maximum of $9/day to $12/day
BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL
· Extended Bilingual differential to all employees identified by management.
HEALTH PLAN CHANGES FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES
Current Plan stays in effect for 2010 calendar year
Health Care Premiums, effective January 1, 2011
New Hires
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Coverage Tier |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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Ind |
$35 |
$35 |
$35 |
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Family |
$75 |
$75 |
$75 |
Working Spouse Contributions will no longer apply.
Current Employees
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Coverage Tier |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
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Ind |
$15 |
$25 |
$35 |
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Family |
$30 |
$50 |
$75 |
Working Spouse Contributions will no longer apply.
The following are effective January 1, 2011 continuing for the life of this agreement:
· All deductibles and out of pocket maximums will be on an individual basis.
Annual Deductibles:
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Network/ONA |
Non-Network |
|
Ind |
$350 |
$900 |
|
Family |
$700 |
$1,800 |
Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Maximums, excludes annual deductibles:
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|
Network/ONA |
Non-Network |
|
Ind |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Family |
$3,000 |
$6,000 |
Co-Pays/Co-Insurance:
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|
Network/ONA |
Non-Network |
|
Office Visit - Preventative |
$0/$0, deductible waived |
No Benefit |
|
Office Visit - Sickness/Illness |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/40% after deductible |
|
Tests - Preventative |
$0/0%, deductible waived |
No Benefit |
|
Tests - Sickness/Illness |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/40% after deductible |
|
Urgent Care |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/40% after deductible |
|
Hospital In-patient/Out-patient |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/40% after deductible |
|
Mental Health/Substance Abuse |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/40% after deductible |
|
Emergency Room |
$0/10% after deductible |
$0/10% after deductible |
Prescription Drug Plan
· There are no deductibles in the Prescription Drug Plan for the years 2011, 2012, 2013
· Specialty pharmacy program.
· Mandatory use of generic drugs - If generic exists and brand selected, then you pay generic co-pay plus the difference between brand and generic. Documentation by doctor can confirm that you must use brand.
· Maintenance prescriptions are required to be filled through the mail order after second refill at a retail location, or picked up directly at a CVS retail pharmacy.
· The appeals process will stay in place to pay the lower co-pay rate when a non-formulary drug is medically necessary.
· An arrangement has been made between the Company and CVS that will permit pick up at the CVS retail locations of 90 day prescriptions for maintenance drugs while receiving the mail-order rate. This applies even after the prescription has been filled the allowable number of times at a retail pharmacy. This benefit will be available as soon as administratively possible.
Annual Drug Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
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2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Ind |
$900 |
$900 |
$1,200 |
|
Family |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
$2,400 |
Co-pays for In-Network Retail Prescription Drugs (30-day supply)
|
|
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Generic |
$10 |
$10 |
$10 |
|
Formulary |
$20 |
$20 |
$35 |
|
Non-formulary |
$40 |
$40 |
$60 |
Co-pays for In-Network Mail Order Prescription Drugs (90-day supply)
|
|
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Generic |
$20 |
$20 |
$20 |
|
Formulary |
$40 |
$40 |
$70 |
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Non-formulary |
$80 |
$80 |
$120 |
Active Employees who retire during Agreement
· Active Employees who retire during the life of this agreement will continue to receive Active Employee Healthcare Benefits for the life of this agreement.
No changes were made to the following Benefit Plans:
· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
· Disability Plans, both Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD)
· Leaves of Absences
· Dental
· Vision
· CarePlus
· Adoption
PENSION PLAN
Pension Band Increases:
· June 1, 2010 - 2%
· June 1, 2011 - 2%
· June 1, 2012 - 2%
· June 1, 2013 - 2%
Commission employees Pension formula changes:
· Effective with terminations of employment on or after January 1, 2010, for commissioned employees, the employee's average monthly Pension Compensation will be based on the highest three of the last five completed calendar years instead of the last 36 months.
Phased schedule of transition to Pension Protection Act (PPA) becomes effective on January 1, 2012.
· January 1, 2012 - 25% PPA - 75% GATT
· January 1, 2013 - 50% PPA - 50% GATT
· January 1, 2014 - 75% PPA - 25% GATT
· January 1, 2015 - 100% PPA - 0% GATT
Lump Sum Distribution Options
· The lump sum interest rate will use the average GATT rate from November of the prior year, beginning on January 1, 2010.
· The same rate will apply for the entire calendar year.
· From January 1, 2012 until March 31, 2012, the Company will figure the pension using the GATT rate for anyone retiring during this three month period only in 2012.
JOB SECURITY
· Renewed letter from Company regarding contracting out work
· Introduced National Transfer Plan. The National Transfer Plan combines the Intersubsidiary Movement Form, the Surplus Employee Interchange Program, and replaces the Enhanced Opportunity/Early Retirement Benefit.
· Letter from Company committing to discuss and consider alternatives to enhance voluntary departures during surplus situations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Extended Flex Time provisions, deleting restrictions when taking time off
· Extended Four Day Work Week provisions
· Extended MOU concerning arbitration cases involved in the CWA Internal Appeal Process
· Company to promote internally the CWA/NETT Academy Training program
· Renewed Partners in Progress which includes:
- Work & Family Committee addressing issues relating to Monitoring, Employment Security, Ergonomics, Office of the Future and Reviewing of Publishing Titles
- Training Advisory Board to discuss solutions to career and education plans and training/retraining
- Quality and participative Management/Employee Involvement to reaffirm and renew commitment to the process of Quality & Participative Management/Employee Involvement
- Empowered Work Teams to reaffirm and renew commitment of the availability of Empowered Work Teams (EWTs)
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #27
December 22, 2009
This is to advise members as of 12:00 p.m. on 12/22/09, the Union and Company reached a Tentative Agreement; details will follow shortly.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #26
December 21, 2009
The Union and the Company met Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in an effort to reach clear understandings on the questions asked and clarification on the language. Significant progress was made in an attempt to reach a tentative agreement. The Union and the Company are scheduled to meet this morning, Monday December 21, 2009 and continue negotiations throughout the day.
WE/YOU ARE WORKING FOR FOUR YEARS NOT FOUR DAYS
WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU AS A MEMBERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE BY WEARING RED ON THURSDAYS AND BLACK ON FRIDAYS AND REMINDING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO DO THE SAME.
AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #25
December 17, 2009
The Union met with the Company Wednesday December 16th at 10:30 AM where the Company rejected the Unions proposal. The Union and the Company then met at 3:30 pm where the Company gave the union its 4th proposal. The Union spent the rest of the night going over this proposal.
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT THIS YOUR FUTURE!!!!!!!!
WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU AS MEMBERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE BY WEARING RED ON THURSDAYS AND BLACK ON FRIDAYS AND REMINDING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO DO THE SAME.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #24
December 17, 2009
The Company has not been forthcoming with the answers to many of the Union's questions. There seems to be a lot of confusion on their part on the all in plan.
The Union and the Company did not meet on December 15, 2009.
The Union spent all day reviewing unanswered questions.
MOBILIZATION IS THE KEY. PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES.
YOUR BARGAINING COMMITTEE APPRECIATES YOUR SUPPORT.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #23
December 15, 2009
The Union's bargaining committee worked all day on December 14, 2009 putting together a comprehensive counted proposal relating to all items which are now on the table. The Union presented their counter proposal to the Company last evening and covered each item with the Company.
The Union and the Company are scheduled to meet today December 15, 2009, and will continue discussions on all open items. The Union is working hard to get a fair and equitable agreement for all of our members.
REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT AND EACH OF YOU MUST CONTINUE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES, WHICH ARE PLANED EITHER DISTRICT WIDE ON IN YOUR LOCAL.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #22
December 14, 2009
The Union met with the Company Friday December 11th and continued discussions and clarified additional questions to better understand their latest proposal.
The Union spent Saturday December 12th in caucus reviewing the Company's responses and additional data.
The Union and the Company met Sunday December 13th 2009 to clarify questions and again addressed the bargaining unit's specific concerns relating to termination pay, upgrades, Cyber objectives etc.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #21
December 11, 2009
The Union spent Thursday in caucus reviewing the Companies proposal. The Union is working on additional questions relating to the data provided by the Company, in preparations for the next round of discussions with them.
In the late afternoon the Union received some of data it had requested from the Company and spent the evening reviewing this data.
The Union is hopeful to have discussions with the Company this afternoon as it relates to the above and additional questions, which the Union has on the Company plan.
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT AND WILL AFFECT YOU FOR THE DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT, ITS TIME FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED
WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU AS A MEMBERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE BY WEARING RED ON THURSDAYS AND BLACK ON FRIDAYS AND REMINDING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO DO THE SAME.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #20
December 11, 2009
The Union continued to work on the Company's all-in compensation plan for Sales Reps. The Union had two conference calls about the new plan. The first call with our numbers people in Washington D.C. and our 2nd call was with a District that has intimate knowledge of how the plan pays out.
The Union made several more requests for data from the Company and we are still waiting on this data. Until the Company gives us the data requested the Union will not be able to get a good grasp on how this all in plan works.
Get involved in the mobilization activities; show your solidarity for all your brothers and sisters.
WE AS A COMMITTEE ARE WORKING TO GET THE BEST CONTRACT THAT WE POSSIBLY CAN.
WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU AS A MEMBERS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE COMMITTEE BY WEARING RED ON THURSDAYS AND BLACK ON FRIDAYS AND REMINDING YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO DO THE SAME.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #18
December 7, 2009
The Union and The Company met on Saturday December 5, 2009, and the Union presented a counter commission plan proposal Saturday afternoon, which covered all aspects of the existing commission plan, also the Union proposed keeping all current language as is and included wage increases to base pay. The Company reviewed the Union's proposal and rejected that proposal Saturday afternoon.
The Company then presented the Union with their second comprehensive package which the Bargaining Team spent the rest of the weekend reviewing. The Company proposed no job upgrades, no base wage increase in the first year, a cut in termination pay, vacation accrual, and other retrogression.
The Company's rejection of the Union's proposal to keep the current commission plan, and their insistence on a completely new plan, which was provided to the Union just six days before the contract expired. This has slowed down any progress which could have been made, and caused the Union to make additional data requests to enable the Union's committee to better understand the effects of the Company proposed plan.
NOW MORE THAN EVER YOU MUST INCREASE YOUR MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES. THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT, THIS IS YOUR FUTURE.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #17
December 4, 2009
The Union and the Company met today, and the Union rejected the Company's first package as totally inadequate. The Committee does not believe that we will reach an agreement before the deadline tonight. Having said that, each Local should notify their members that we will be working without a contract and everyone should report to work as usual on any scheduled tour. The Union and the Company will continue to bargain throughout the weekend to try to reach an agreement, which the members can support.
Keep up your mobilization, management is watching!
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #16
December 4, 2009
The Union and the Company met late last night and the Company provided the Union with their first comprehensive package. The bargaining team spent last night and all of today reviewing all aspects of the proposal. We are finding inadequacies in all areas of their proposal.
Your bargaining team will be meeting with the Company tomorrow morning and will have lengthy discussions relating to their proposal. We are working on the sales issues, Cyber issues, pension issues etc. Don't forget that this contract expires December 4, 2009 at 11:59 P.M.
We must not forget to that this contract affects every member.
MOBILIZE............MOBILIZE.............MOBILIZE
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #15
December 2, 2009
The Union and the Company met again today December 1, 2009, at which time there were lengthy discussions about the Sales Compensation Plans for all commissioned reps.
The Union presented amended proposals on multiple issues, and had lengthy discussions about state of the business today, and what the future holds. The Company has consistently pressed the need to have flexibility in implementing changes without contractual constraint. This would affect assignments of all accounts, channel allocation, assignment levels, etc.
The Union and the company plan to meet again tomorrow and continue to reach an agreement which meet the needs of our members and will be completed by the expiration date.
STRIKE ASSIGNMENTS ARE BEING HANDED OUT IN ALL LOCALS, AND EACH MEMBER SHOULD PREPARE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES AND SHOW THE COMPANY WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT REACHING A FAIR AGREEMENT.
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #14
December 2, 2009
The Union and the Company met on Sunday, November 29, 2009 and discussed every bargaining proposal, which has been placed on the table. The Company presented their proposal relating to Article 26, which places all commissioned titles in the same article. Extensive discussions were held and the Union asked many questions for clarification purposes to understand the Company's proposal. The Company has placed retrogressive proposals on the table, which would affect our members for the life of the agreement.
The Union and the Company agreed to meet again tomorrow with the Company responding to other Union proposals.
We have finally begun to really bargain, after five weeks. It appears very serious negotiations are beginning to take place.
YOUR JOB AND YOUR FUTURE IS ON THE LINE
YOUR SUPPORT ON MOBILIZATION IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #13
November 30, 2009
The Union and the Company met on Friday November 27, 2009 and the Company presented two proposals, one relating to drastically reducing Termination Pay and the other proposal, related to changing from the earned vacation that we have today, to accrued vacation. The Company stated that this would be an accounting saving to the Company. The Company provided no information on how much money this would save the Company.
The Company then responded to the Union's proposals relating to the Commissioned work force. The Company rejected many of the sales proposals.
The Union and the Company met again on November 28, 2009 and the Company made a presentation relating to the Company's new-composed commission plan. The bargaining committee spent the afternoon going over the Company's presentation.
The Union will meet with the Company on Sunday November 29, 2009 and will ask questions about the proposed plan and get clarifications on the issues.
As each of you are aware, we only have one week until the expiration date of this agreement. The Bargaining Committee needs your support, which can be done by taking part in all mobilization activities within your Local.
MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #12
November 30, 2009
The Union was finally able to obtain the information which was requested in its' data request on Friday November 13, 2009. The Union committee worked over the weekend and again on Monday and Tuesday in an attempt to finalize their proposals on the Sales items.
The Union and the Company met on Wednesday November 25, 2009 and presented the Union's proposals on Sales Reps compensation and commission plans. We also presented language which address many of the other concerns given to us by the Sales Reps. During the presentations the Company asked clarifying questions, and the parties agreed to meet on Friday November 27, 2009 and make every attempt to meet as often as possible, and as long as possible, in order to reach a fair agreement by the contract expiration date.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
ENJOY THE HOLIDAY AND YOUR FAMILY!
BUT DON'T FORGET
MOBILIZE MOBILIZE MOBILIZE
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #11
November 23, 2009
The Union and the Company met in full committee on Friday, November 20, 2009, and discussed the following issues:
1)Car and mileage expenses
2)Contractors
3)New products and services
The Company's presentation on the car allowance mirrored their presentation from 2001 bargaining and showed little change since that time.
Conversations were held on the future of the business and the Company made it very clear that print revenue is down and that internet revenue is up and that is the future of the business. The Company advised the Union that they need flexibility to run the business, but what they haven't shown the Union is how they plan to run the business in the future.
The Company indicated that their proposal on the commission plan would show \ldblquote a dollar is a dollar\rdblquote , thought process. As of this report the committee has no idea what this would mean to the Reps. More to come on this one in the future.
As of Friday the Company has responded to only a couple of the Union's proposals, and no progress has been made in this round of bargaining. The Union continues to tell the Company that they need to get down to business and start bargaining in a very serious manner, because we only have two weeks until the expiration of this agreement.
As the committee has stated before, this is your contract, this is your future.
Its time for you and every member to get involved in this bargaining by participating in the mobilization activities, which are going on in your Local and District. With your support we can bargain a contract that every member can live with for the next three to four years.
UNITED WE BARGAIN
DIVIDED WE BEG
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #9
November 13, 2009
The Union and the Company met on November 12, 2009 with the Union making presentations on all job upgrade proposals. The Advisors elected to the Bargaining Committee made the following proposals:
Bonnie Mathias - Local 6215 \endash Accounting Office Assistants
Michael Owens \endash Local 6201 \endash Sales support Assistants and Keying Clerks
Mike Smith \endash Local 6300 \endash Telemarketing Administrators
Deloris Rose \endash Local 6300 \endash Artist to Directory Artist
Each did an excellent job in making their presentations, and represented the membership as professionals. The membership should be proud of the representatives, which they elected.
No further meetings are scheduled until either Monday or Tuesday, as the committee continues to work on the Sales proposals to present to the Company at that time.
The Company still refuses to provide the Union with a copy of certain information contained in the Union's data request. This in itself has slowed the bargaining process. The Union has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board on this issue.
The next bargaining report will be placed on the website as soon as the committee has information to provide to the members.
We have three (3) weeks left before the expiration of this contract. Are you doing all you can to support your Local's mobilization activities?
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT AND WILL AFFECT YOUR FOR THE DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT, ITS TIME FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED!!!
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #8
Today, November 10, 2009 the Union spent hours going over information, which was requested in the data request. The Union has to go to the Company's location to view the information because, the Company refuses to provide the information without a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement. In the afternoon the Union and the Company met and the Union asked questions about the information and how the Company showed the requested information.
Tomorrow, the Union and the Company will meet and the Union will do a presentation on the CWANet, relating to the Training/Retraining proposal which the Union has given the Company.
No progress was made today, as the Company has not responded to any of the Union's proposals. If the Company continues to drag out this bargaining the Committee's fear is that we will not have an agreement when the contract expiration date arrives.
REMEMBER AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL!!!!!!
MOBILIZE - WEAR RED THIS THURSDAY
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #7
November 12, 2009
This report is for November 9, 2009 at which time the Union has not met with the Company for several days. The Company continues to refuse to give the Union information requested on its data request, without signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
The information, which the Company is refusing to give the Union, is critical as it relates to the Union being able to pass specific proposals to the Company, relating to Sales issues.
The Company has only responded to only a very small number of the Union's proposals and continues to cause delays in this round of bargaining. The Company in its opening remarks stated very clearly that they had every intention of bargaining a fair and just contract, and they wanted to have a tentative agreement by the contract expiration date. At this rate that will not happen unless, the Company decides to come to the table on a daily basis and bargain with this Union.
This is your contract, this is your future, tell management to stop dragging their feet and come to the table and bargain a fair and just contract that, the members, the Union, and the Company can live with.
REMEMBER UNITED WE BARGAIN.....................DIVIDED WE BEG
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT!!!!!!!!!!!! GET INVOLVED!
MOBILIZATION IS THE KEY
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #6
November 9, 2009
Today, November 6, 2009 the Union and the Company met and discussed Cyber Rep issues, Excused Work Days, and Family Medical Leave Act. Discussions were also held on Job Security, Outsourcing, and Contracting Out of Work.
The parties agreed to discuss all Job Upgrades and the CWANet as it relates to the Training and Retraining for employees.
UNITED WE BARGAIN............... DIVIDED WE BEG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #4
November 3, 2009
The Union has spent the last several days in caucus, reviewing and refining the bargaining proposals, gathering supporting information, and preparing for the next round of discussions with the Company.
The Union and the Company are scheduled to meet today, November 4, 2009 at which time the Company will respond to the Union's initial proposals. All though it appears bargaining is moving slowly, the committee is working many hours to make sure that all items are covered properly and that the committee is doing the best it can for the membership.
THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT, BE INVOLVED, BE HEARD!!
LET MANAGEMENT KNOW YOU EXPECT A FAIR CONTRACT!!
We must stand together, and fight for our future!
CWA/AT&T Advertising Solutions Bargaining Report #1
October 27, 2009
The Union and the Company met yesterday, October 26, 2009 for the opening of 2009 negotiations. During the meeting both parties showed interest in reaching an agreement that the Union, Company, and members would support.
The Union presented all of their proposals to the Company after which, discussions began on those proposals. The parties agreed to recess and will plan to hold joint meetings on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to further discuss proposals. The Union will provide the Company with additional information on the proposals.
Remember this is your contract; mobilization is the key to our success, and your future.
Wear Red on Thursday and Black on Friday.
UNITED WE STAND\'85\'85..........................................DIVIDED WE BEG
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