CWA News | AT&T Mobility

Jul 15, 2010

AT&T Internet Members Vote Strike Authorization

CWA members at AT&T Internet in Districts 3, 4, 6 and 9 voted overwhelmingly for strike authorization if a fair contract can't be reached.

Jun 24, 2010

AT&T Mobility Workers in Puerto Rico Join CWA

Another 186 AT&T Mobility network workers in Puerto Rico now are members of CWA Local 3010, joining CWA through majority sign-up. The former Centennial Wireless Network Department employees work in six different locations across the island.

Jun 23, 2010

AT&T Mobility Workers In Puerto Rico join CWA

On June 21, Local 3010 gained recognition for over 185 AT&T Mobility network workers in Puerto Rico. The unit was distributed in 6 different locations across the island.

Jun 22, 2010

CWA AT&T Internet Services Bargaining Report #1

The Union Committee met late yesterday with the Company for the purpose of introductions, logistics, and bargaining timelines.

Jun 17, 2010

Bargaining Opens June 21 on AT&T Internet Contract

CWA's AT&T Internet bargaining committee will begin negotiations with AT&T for a new contract covering nearly 5,400 workers in Districts 3, 4, 6 and 9. Bargaining will take place in Dallas; the current contract expires July 17.

Jun 3, 2010

CWAers Ratify AT&T Mobility Contract in D3

CWA members at AT&T Mobility in District 3 ratified a new four-year agreement by a 68 percent "yes" vote. The agreement covers about 11,200 workers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Jun 3, 2010

CWA District 3 Reaches Tentative Agreement with AT&T for ND&CA Unit

CWA District 3 reached a tentative three-year agreement with AT&T covering nearly 700 workers in the National Directory and Customer Assistance unit. The workers handle directory and customer service for AT&T Mobility customers.

May 27, 2010

Workers Join CWA in Record Time and at Record Pace

Just a few weeks after 309 workers at AT&T Mobility in Indiana won CWA representation, more than two-thirds have signed up as members and nearly half have joined CWA-COPE.

May 14, 2010

It Pays to Belong to CWA: AT&T Mobility Ordered to Pay Nearly $300,000 in Backpay

Congratulations to VP District 6 Andy Milburn, CWA Attorney David Van Os and CWA Local 6215 for their diligent work.

May 12, 2010

Update on AT&T Mobility Bargaining

Letter from National Telecom Director Bill Bates to AT&T Mobility Local Presidents, regarding AT&T Mobility Bargaining.

May 6, 2010

Improving Call Center Jobs a Top Priority for CWA Customer Service Activists

At a meeting of CWA's new Customer Service Activist Network, local union leaders across CWA sectors came together to talk about the critical problems facing customer service reps: unreasonable sales quotas, monitoring, health problems tied to stress, repetitive motion and headsets, and a general lack of respect.

May 6, 2010

315 AT&T Mobility Workers Join CWA in Indiana, Michigan

Just like 40,000 other CWA members at AT&T Mobility, 315 workers from the former Centennial Wireless in Indiana and Michigan have a union voice, joining CWA through majority sign up. In Indiana, some 290 customer care representatives at the Ft. Wayne call center and a 10-person statewide unit of technicians now are represented by CWA Local 4900.

Apr 22, 2010

CWA District 3 Reaches Tentative Agreement at AT&T Mobility

CWA's District 3 bargaining team reached a tentative four-year agreement at AT&T Mobility that provides wage increases of 10 percent, upgrades job titles and includes other improvements. The tentative agreement, reached just before the April 16 contract expiration, covers more than 11,200 workers. The bargaining committee unanimously recommended ratification; members will be voting on the proposed agreement.

Apr 5, 2010

District 3 CWA - AT&T Mobility Bargaining information

Use the link below to access Bargaining reports, updates and Mobilization activities in District 3.

Mar 25, 2010

District 3 Mobility Bargaining

The kickoff for District 3 Mobility Bargaining is Monday, March 29, 2010. This bargaining will cover 12,000 plus employees in District 3's nine state area. For updates, visit http://district3.cwa-union.org/barg-mobe/mobility-bargaining.html.

Mar 11, 2010

CWA Members at AT&T Southeast Ratify New Contract

CWAers in District 3 ratified a new three-year agreement covering 35,000 CWA-represented workers at AT&T Southeast, the BellSouth Telecommunications unit. The settlement was ratified by a 65 percent vote.

Jan 26, 2010

Job Satisfaction Committee

On January 14, 2010 CWA had our first official meeting with the Job Satisfaction Committee, agreed to under the Orange Contract. Lois J. Grimes-Patow, Administrative Director at CWA and Representative Krystal Sturm, from the Evansville, IN call center, met with the company.

Sep 24, 2009

Mobility Orange Safety Committee

I am pleased to announce that Dave LeGrande, OSHA Director for CWA, and Orange Bargaining Team member Joe Sison, have agreed to serve on the Mobility Orange Safety Committee.

Sep 17, 2009

2010 AT&T Mobility Benefits Preview

The link below will direct you to the 2010 Benefits Preview for Mobility members, which they will receive shortly. When we have the Open Enrollment dates, we will let you know.

http://files.cwa-union.org/national/att/2010Mobility_revised.pdf

Aug 12, 2009