Strike Vote

We have tallied our votes for our local and the results were 302 yes votes and 13 no votes. We had almost two thirds of our local membership at Mobility vote. All locals should have their results turned in before noon tomorrow. If all locals get their tallies turned in on time we should have the results Friday afternoon. As soon as I am notified the results will be posted here on our website.

STRIKE VOTE

We had a union day at the call center today and was going to allow members to vote in the cafeteria. The company called late Tuesday aftermoon to advise me that they would not allow us to vote in the building. So we set up a table on the sidewalk out front and gave our members a chance to vote. We had approximately 200 members vote that is about half we need everyone else to vote. There will be a table on the sidewalk tomorrow if weather permits, members will also be able to vote at the union hall (3424 Barnett Rd). Our results have to be turned in to the District Office by Friday morning so make sure that your voice counts and vote.
It takes everyone supporting your bargaining committe to get a good contract. Remember the union is only as strong as it's members..
Dont forget our contract expires Sunday we are asking everyone to wear black tomorrow and Friday if management asks why tell them we are mourning the death of our contract.
UNITED WE BARGAIN DIVIDED WE BEG.....WE DON'T BEG.

Contract

The district is asking for a strike vote to be done by Friday of this week. The reason is that the company is not willing to talk seriously at the table. They are proposing a very small raise and are not willing to discuss issues that our members felt was very important.
A yes vote does not mean we will go out on strike, it only gives our National Officers the authority to call a strike. Our officers do not have the right to call a strike without our members to vote giving them that right.
This is the time to step up and do what has to be done. Remember
UNITED WE BARGAIN DIVIDED WE BEG..
WE DONT BEG.....
I dont know about you but I dont want to have to beg the company for a fair contract...
If you have questions see a steward or officer.

Mobilization

I just received this message.
Top level CWA & AT&T leaders met in San Antonio TX and agreed to resume bargaining immediately following the holidays with a goal of reaching new agreements for both AT&T Video Services and AT&T Internet no later than 1-11-2008.
CWA agreed we would cease hand billing of AT&T agent stores and Radio Shacks in a good faith effort to reach satisfactory agreements.
This is just proof that our mobilizing efforts do make an impact.
We all need to continue to wear red on Thursdays and black on Fridays.
Angela Guillory

I just received this message.

Top level CWA and AT&T leaders meet in San Antonio TX and agreed to resume bargaining immediately following the holidays with a goal of reaching new agreements for both AT&T Video Services and AT&T Internet no later than 1-11-2008

I just recieved this message and thought it was very interesting.

Top level CWA and AT&T leaders met in San Antonio TX and agreed to resume bargaining immediately following the holidays with a goal of reaching new agreements for both AT&T

Condolences

We were sadden to hear that Local President Angela Guillory lost her father this past week. On behalf of the Local you have our most sincere condolences on your loss and our prayers are with you and your family during this time.