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.
May 23, 2006
Today the OFS bargaining unit members have voted overwhelmingly by a 97% vote to authorize the CWA Leadership to call a strike against OFS (Furukawa) if a fair contract cannot be reached.
May 22, 2006
Bargaining for Monday, May 22, 2006 opened with Bill Bates passing Union counter to Article 3 – Defined Terms.
May 22, 2006
When we met with the company this morning they were not prepared to give any proposals or counter proposals.
May 22, 2006
On May 18th, CWA local 9423 conducted a strike vote in the parking lot of the Avaya building in Milpitas, California.
May 22, 2006
Local 4302 - Information Picket - Sunday May 21
May 20, 2006
On May 19, CWA Local 7777 held a strike vote rally celebrating the 96% strike vote.
May 19, 2006
We met with the company this morning and received responses to more data requests. The company passed a counter proposal on the Academic Awards and the Sickness Accident Disability Plan which contained only minor changes to their original ones.
May 19, 2006
Washington, D.C. - Members of the Communications Workers of America at Avaya voted overwhelmingly to give CWA leaders authorization to call a strike if a fair contract cannot be reached. Members authorized strike action by a 96 percent vote.
May 19, 2006
Today the Avaya bargaining unit members have voted overwhelmingly by a 96% vote to authorize the CWA Leadership to call a strike against Avaya if a fair contract cannot be reached.
May 19, 2006
Bargaining for Day 10 opened at 11:10AM. The Union passed their counter to Article 16 – Force Adjustment Protection and Article 24 – Shutdown Scheduling.
May 19, 2006
Members of Local 7777 participate in Band-Aid day at Westminster and hold an informational picket at HR
May 19, 2006
Faces of members' children adorn the walls of the bargaining conference room, staring at the company, pleading to keep healthcare, jobs and other benefits for our members.
May 18, 2006
Bargaining for Day 9 opened at 2:40PM. The Union passed proposal for Article 12 – Vacations.
May 18, 2006
We met with the company this morning and received responses to some of the data requested. The company passed a counter proposal on the Avaya Savings Plan and the Avaya Award.
May 18, 2006
"Mourning the loss of customer service" - May 16, 2006
May 17, 2006
Bargaining for Day 8 opened at 2:35PM. The Company introduced a guest for the Company, Steve Buell, a health care expert and broker between the Company and First Health with the Willis Corporation.
May 17, 2006
Both Unions met with the Company this morning in Sub-Committee and presented a comprehensive proposal to Avaya related to Job Security, New Work, Certification, and guaranteed employment levels.
May 16, 2006
"Mourning the loss of customer service" - May 16, 2006
