CWA Local 1103

What's New at CWA 1103

Posted On: Feb 06, 2010 (09:36:45)

This week, hearings began on Capitol Hill over the proposed Comcast-NBC merger.

The merger would give Comcast unprecedented control of not just your television, but also all forms of online media.

What makes things worse? Comcast has a long history of trampling on the rights of workers. When Comcast merged with AT&T Broadband in 2002, it launched a deliberate campaign to purge itself of the existing unions.

The same can happen to NBC/Universal employees unless we speak out now.

Take a moment and sign this petition to the U.S. House and Senate Committees who will be hosting the hearings and tell them why this merger is a bad investment for America:

http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/comcastnbc/une7g3rr7dedk56?

Verizon Not Even in The Top 100

Updated On: Feb 06, 2010 (09:43:00)
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work ForThe dirty secret is out! Now the rest of the world knows what every Verizon employee has known for years. Verizon is not a great company to work for Read More...

US Census Jobs

Updated On: Jan 24, 2010 (21:14:00)

The US Census Bureau is hiring workers for temporary employment.

The US Census is a critical tool for making sure that New York and Connecticut gets back a fair share of the taxes we all pay out. By helping New York and Connecticut be counted, you'll be helping your friends, family and neighbors receive the services they're already paying for. The distribution of federal funds, allocation of social services, the planning for new hospitals, roads, job training centers and schools are all factors determined by the results of the Census.

While it's not permanent employment, in these tough economic times every penny adds up. These jobs are open to those looking for full time employment, as well as students, seniors or anyone else looking to make some extra money while engaging in a worthy effort. More information can be found at www.2010censusjobs.gov or by calling the toll-free jobs hotline at 1-866-861-2010 and providing your zip code.

Members who have been laid off show check with the unemployment office to determine how this type of employment will affect their benefits.

VZ Matches Employees Donations to Haiti

Posted On: Jan 15, 2010 (21:47:53)

Active Verizon Members may receive 1:1 matching donations for their contributions to assist earthquake victims in Haiti. Verizon employees can go to http://foundation.verizon.com/ for more details.

COPE Drive 2010

Updated On: Jan 06, 2010 (20:57:00)

CWA-COPE is the political action committee for the working men and women of CWA, their families and retirees. CWA-COPE informs and mobilizes union families to encourage their participation in the political process. Through their political action committee, CWA men and women express their voice in politics and policy issues that affect their lives.

Funded by the voluntary contributions of CWA members, their family members and retirees, CWA-COPE provides financial contributions to worker-friendly candidates. CWA can only use voluntary dollars to contribute to an endorsed candidate for federal office. No union dues money of any kind can be given to a political candidate for federal office or national political party.

CWA-COPE also provides information to union families about the candidates and their positions on the issues affecting their lives. Decent health care, overtime pay, safe working conditions, family-friendly workplaces, retirement security, freedom to organize, mandatory H1N1 vaccines for hospital workers, Public Utility Regulation, municipal and school district budgets, NYS Landline and Merger Bill, NYS Call Center Bill, FMLA, 9-11 testing and healthcare funds for ground zero workers are among the concerns influenced by the political process. CWA-COPE endorses candidates, regardless of political party, who support working families.

Working families can never match the contributions of Corporate America or the wealthy. Together we can combine our financial and voluntary resources to make a real difference in hundreds of key elections at the federal, state and local level. CWA-COPE offers workers the power to gain the attention of lawmakers to their agenda.

Please consider enrolling and contributing to CWA-COPE. Even two dollars a week, less than the price of a cup of coffee is a powerful statement.

So download a COPE card from the link below. Complete the COPE card and deliver it to your Chief Steward or Business Agent, or mail it to the union hall at CWA Local 1103, 345 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573.

Download:

COPE FORM.pdf

Your Negotiated Benefits Putting More Money in Your Pocket

Updated On: Jan 09, 2010 (08:29:00)

During the term of the 2008 Vz contract the Union was once again successful in negotiating a corporate profit sharing plan. This bargained for benefit provides awards for the results in calendar years 2008, 2009 & 2010 payable in years 2009, 2010 & 2011. The minimum distribution shall be $700 subject to prorating under certain circumstances.

It is important to note that while Vz will be sending you a letter that seems to suggest they are rewarding you with this lump sum payment, it is in fact a product of your collective bargaining agreement. Vz is only giving you what they are required to under the contract.

You may defer this payment, into your Verizon Savings Plan account. If you choose to defer you must make your election between January 4^th and February 5, 2010. You can do this online at http://netbenefits.fidelity.com or call 888-457-9333 from 8:30 a.m through midnight Monday – Friday.

In Solidarity

CWA Local 1103 Executive Board