May 29, 2006
The parties continued to meet all day today in sub-committees to narrow the issues. The Union and Company bargaining chairs continue to meet over the outstanding issues on wages, pension, and healthcare.
May 28, 2006
Although there is nothing new to report, the bargaining chairs of the Unions and the company met informally this afternoon to try and make some progress on the outstanding issues. They are scheduled to meet again this evening.
May 28, 2006
The Unions met with Avaya this morning at 9:00am. The company rejected several Union proposals, including our counter proposal to their Active and Retiree Healthcare proposal.
May 28, 2006
The CWA, IBEW, and the Company have agreed to take a break and resume bargaining at 9:00am this morning (Sunday). Updates will be sent out as we go forward.
May 27, 2006
The CWA, IBEW, and the Company have agreed to stop the clock and continue bargaining. Although we may bargain through the night, the Unions are not optimistic that we will reach an agreement any time soon if at all. Updates will be issued as often as possible, depending on where we are.
May 27, 2006
The Unions met with the company this morning for more discussion on Healthcare issues. After much debate on the issue we recessed to work on proposals. We met again this afternoon and the company presented a new proposal on Pensions and Retiree Healthcare.
May 26, 2006
The Unions met with the company this morning for more discussion. The company passed proposals on the Care Centers, Absence, and other minor issues. The Unions agreed to company proposals on Academic Awards, The Avaya Award, Life Insurance, and the Avaya Savings Plan.
May 26, 2006
Negotiations between CWA and Avaya were continuing as the CWA Newsletter was published, with CWA reaffirming its goal of reaching a fair and equitable settlement at the bargaining table but pointing out that the company was not living up to that same commitment.
May 26, 2006
Bargaining on Friday, May 26, 2006 opened with the Company reporting on the Intern issue brought to the Company’s attention yesterday.
May 25, 2006
Bargaining on Thursday, May 25, 2006 opened with Bill Bates giving the Company copies of a letter from CWA President Larry Cohen to Verizon asking them to consider OFS in their bid for supplying fiber.
May 25, 2006
Again, no formal meetings took place today. The Chairs of the Company and Union bargaining teams met this morning to discuss the Company’s intent in bargaining.
May 25, 2006
Following is a statement by CWA Vice President Ralph Maly, communications and technologies, on the status of on-going contract talks with Avaya:
May 24, 2006
Bargaining on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 opened with Bill Bates asking some clarifying questions on the Company’s Pension/Cash Balance Account proposal. Bill advised the Company the Union has two new proposals.
May 24, 2006
No formal meetings took place today. The Chairs of the Company and Union bargaining teams met informally most of the morning to discuss the status of bargaining.
May 24, 2006
CWA Executive Board approves Strike Action at OFS.
May 24, 2006
CWA Local 6016 Mobilization Activities May 10 - 23, 2006
May 24, 2006
On Friday, May 19th, Local 6215 took their Job Steward Training Class for some on the job training for mobilization.
May 23, 2006
Our first order of business is that we must thank all our Members for their unwavering support behind the Union’s Bargaining Team as was expressed in their overwhelming 97% vote for Strike Authorization.
May 23, 2006
We met with the company this morning in formal session. The company responded to two data requests. The company then passed counters on Life Insurance, the Avaya Savings Plan, Academic Awards, and the Avaya Award.
