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 Elections

For Shop Steward

CWA Local 1107

The following members have submitted petitions for Shop Steward.

Joe Grey

Justin Hudson

Hugh Wynter

Brian Croyle

Anthony Byalick

John Leote

 Their petitions have been certified, and they will serve as stewards beginning in January 2024.

We thank them for stepping up to serve as our stewards. 

As you may be aware, a recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that aging lead-clad telephone cables could pose a potential health hazard.  Toxic lead is a serious health hazard, especially for children and workers who may come into close contact with telecom wires and cables. Lead poisoning can occur through inhalation of lead dust or through direct skin contact, making those who handle or come near these cables particularly vulnerable.  

Lead exposure in adults can have a range of symptoms, but it is important to note that some individuals may not exhibit obvious symptoms even if they have elevated levels of lead in their bodies. The symptoms can vary based on the level and duration of exposure.   

It is essential to recognize that lead poisoning can have long-term effects, even if the symptoms are not immediately apparent. Prolonged exposure to elevated levels of lead can result in serious health issues. Blood tests can help determine lead levels, and early intervention can prevent further health complications.  

Past and present CWA members exposed to toxic lead due to their work assignments may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits and have a separate cause of action against the parties responsible for the lead exposure.  

FOA has represented CWA members for over 50 years, and we are uniquely qualified to review each member's personal situation and advise them on their legal rights. Not everyone will have a claim, but we will provide the proper information and guidance to people who contact us. We have created a separate web page, information sheet and phone number to address this critical issue.  Click here for more information: https://www.foalaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/toxic-lead-in-telecom-wires-and-cables/or call our dedicated toll-free number 1-888-533-3655 to learn more.   I have attached the information sheet to this email so your members can be educated on the harmful effects of lead poisoning.  Kindly print and hang in your locals and garages.   

The CWA/NETT Academy is offering the courses below at NO COST to CWA members in good standing.  All courses below are BEGINNER level and can be completed with any level of technical ability.

FEATURED COURSES-

• Speed Spanish - Self Paced (3 months access)
• Network Plus Certification Course (NET+)
• FCC GROL (General Radio Operators License)
• TKT Full Course and Review Course
• Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials
• Fiber optics Installer Certification*
• UAV (Drone Certification)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. View course calendar HERE
2. Classes vary in length and begin August 9, 2023
3. TO REGISTER, view the course of interest and REGISTER.  You will need to create an

Account on our new registration system.

4. Create an account and check out.  We will work on validating your membership and get back to you in a day or two
5. Hurry, registration closes on August 7^th.

We are pleased to announce that the members have overwhelmingly ratified the contract extensions at Verizon and Verizon Wireless. Members represented by CWA in Mid-Atlantic and IBEW Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have also ratified their agreements. The agreements will extend the contracts through August 1, 2026.

Trainor to Vz locals- Ratification 7.29.2022.pdf

CWA, IBEW and Verizon have reached an agreement in principle to extend the collective bargaining agreements for a three-year period. The current agreements are set to expire on August 5, 2023. If finalized, the agreements will extend through August 1, 2026. 

The company and the unions are documenting the understanding in signed contracts and expect to have that completed next week at which time we will communicate further details. 

The contracts will be subject to ratification by union members. 

The contracts will include long-term work- from- home provisions. Pending ratification of the contracts, the current work-from-home arrangements are continued.

Wishing you all a happy and safe 4^th of July! 

Memo to Vz locals re Agreement in principle 7.1.22.pdf

As you already know, CWA IBEW and Verizon began meeting for a three week period to attempt to negotiate the terms of a possible extension to the collective bargaining agreements that are set to expire in August 2023. We have agreed with the Company to continue meeting for the rest of this week and if necessary, to extend the negotiations into next week. 

We will provide additional updates as appropriate.