The Union and Company met with full committees today, for the fifth day of bargaining.
The parties discussed the Company’s proposal on Business Attire and the Palm Springs Operator Services workgroup.
Information was discussed regarding proposals that …
Dear Sisters& Brothers,
My name is Carlos Castillon, President of C.W.A. local 9588 in Colton, California. I am a
cable splicer in the Indio Yard. I represent the largest Verizon local on the West Coast
and we are READY!Our current bargaining agreement expires March 13,2010, the first
day of bargaining will be on February 1st, 2010. I write you this letter in hopes of
receiving your support during the upcoming negotiations with Verizon.
All District 9 Locals have agreed to a day of action on Feb.1st. We will be picketing
outside the Verizon office in Thousand Oaks, CA. where the negotiations will be held.
We have asked all of our members to stand united at the entrances of all work
locations until the start of their shift and walk in together, especially at the
yards/garages. This is to continue everyday until we get a fair contract. We have
asked that no one upload a service order/repair ticket until their start of day,
additionally no one should be “signing on” or “logging into their computers” until the
start of shift.
Forthe past several months we have been instructing our members to “work to the rule”
by following all company & safety policies such as vehicle and tool inspections,
stretching exercises ect. Thishas been a very effective tool in agitating management.
We have also asked that they continue to provide the quality, professional service to
our customers as we were trained to do.
Brothers& Sisters of this Great Union! I calling on you to STAND with us in support and
solidarity to show Verizon we are ONE Union.
Now is the time to mobilize our members like never before. The Labor Movement must
continue to move forward! NO TAKE BACKS!!! SI SE PUEDE!!
J. Carlos Castillon, President
CWA Local 9588
Cell 760-333-8867
Dear Member,
One of the things that constantly amazes me about my CWA brothers and sisters is your ability to come through in times of need.
Right now is one of those times.
Thousands of workers die or are injured because of on-the-job accidents each year. Many more are exposed to unhealthy conditions that cause serious illnesses years later.
