After 72 hours with no updates, still nothing, same crap, no movement.
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I have asked friends and family what they know out of curiosity and they all say the same thing. We only know about because you told us it was happening. No press no public interest. No one cares. You may have support from other unions but that's expected. Your leaders are pumping this up to keep morale up. Fact is barring a few news articles on the 4th page of the paper it's little more than a blurb with no attention
Someone once said, if you don't know where you are going any road will take you there ......
Mon, 05/02/2016 - 8:00pm
Bargaining Update
Saturday April 30 talks took place between the leadership of the Unions. We are coordinating our efforts with the North bargaining table. Daily calls are held with our Business Agents to discuss bargaining issues and to get updates on what is happening across the State. Each unit has been given a conference call bridge to have calls throughout the week with the stewards to pass along information. On Saturday a conference call took place with the Raritan unit, President Bob Speer and Vice President Karen Lane. Updates were given to the representatives and there was a question and answer period. Sunday, conference calls took place with Central and Essex Units. Early this afternoon a call took place with the Southern Unit and tonight will be another with the Northern Unit.
The Bargaining Committee has been reviewing company proposals and are awaiting information requested at the table and in writing last week. A Day of Action has been called, information will be forthcoming.
We are coordinating efforts with our brothers and sisters with CWA and our International for member assistance. Information will be posted on the web as soon as plans are finalized. We are also compiling a list of discount prescription plans to assist members who have medication needs.
We have stronger public support that has been seen in years. This is not just a fight for a fair contract. This is a fight for the middle class, in opposition of greedy corporations that find tax loopholes to avoid taxes while sending jobs out of this country. Members are tired of being asked to do more while this corporation gives less in return. In 2011 it was a less favorable economic climate so when they asked for help they got it. Now they are doing better than ever and they still want more. When loyalty is lost it is hard to get back. We have stood by this company. Our customers don’t want these scabs in their homes…they want us. When will Verizon get the message?
If you are on social media, post a picture of your family and simply state “Verizon makes Billions in profit each year and pays no taxes…and they cut off my families benefits”
They Say Give back----We Say Fight Back!! We are one day stronger than we have to be.
Stay Safe- Be Union- Be Strong
Picketers? Never see them. Customers have no idea the strike is still ongoing. Most thought it was a one day affair and only in NYC.
jUST as bad as CWA local 1108.
Nope wrong again. Just enjoying unemployment benefits. Stay dry on the storms!
IBEW HAS NO BALLS AT ALL.
Nothing really to do with lack of interest. It's lack of bodies.
Not just the IBEW. I'm working in a five building Verizon complex in Virginia. I haven't seen a picketer in over a week.
Today drove past the Totowa and Butler wireless stores and still no one picketing. Same at the Riverdale and Mountainview CO's, guess lack of interest by IBEW.