Monthly Archives: March 2013

Cablevision Brings Back Illegally Locked Out Workers

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We have some extremely good news to share with you all. Thanks to massive support from our allies who attended rallies, emailed Cablevision, made phone calls, and posted on social media, we are pleased to report that as of yesterday afternoon Cablevision has re-hired all but one of the illegally locked out technicians in Brooklyn. It’s not over yet though –major efforts to demand a fair contract are underway.

Make sure to like the new facebook page CWA rolled out this week: www.facebook.com/cablevision99

Thanks for all your support so far.

Verizon is Hiring Escorts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens

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Verizon is hiring 183 temporary Escorts in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. The jobs are posted externally (information below). The Company is going to hire temporary escorts to free up more technicians to do field tech work.

Location Borough Escorts Needed
2885 Jerome Ave Bronx 12
1208 Wyatt St Bronx 10
1900 Shore Pkwy BK 9
5415 Foster Ave BK 9
70 Central Ave BK 8
60 21st St BK 10
179-45TH 110TH AVE Queens 6
544 W39 St NYC 16
638-644 W132 St NYC 33
460-462 W129 St NYC 50
82-86 King St NYC 20
Total  183

Verizon: These individuals shall be engaged for a limited period with the definite understanding that their employment is to terminate at the end of the period. Their employment is expected to continue for more than three weeks but not more than two years from the date of engagement. This is a temporary job assignment. Starting wage $332.00 weekly. Top salary after 18 months $510.00 weekly. The Escort generally assists the Field Technician.

Duties generally include, but are not limited to: Guards the Field Technician’s company property while the Field Tech is on the job. Normally stays in the van to ensure safety. Rides with Field Technician throughout the day and assists in certain areas.

Required: Normal Medical Department authorization for this job except if previously taken and is still considered valid. Works outdoors in all weather conditions. Must Qualify on the Escort Interview.

For more information go here: http://www22.verizon.com/jobs/search-jobs?searchflowevent=jobsearchevent&searchkeyword=escort

Sign The Petition: Illegal and Just Plain Wrong

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They got fired just for speaking their mind about their working conditions. That’s not just wrong, it’s illegal.

A year ago, Cablevision workers in Brooklyn voted to form a union, so they could have a voice on the job. But a year has come and gone, and Cablevision management hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract.

On Jan. 30th, a few workers asked to talk to their managers. They said they have an “open door” policy, but when the workers wanted to talk about the lack of progress at the bargaining table, they said they were too busy. Then they fired 22 working moms and dads, telling then they were “permanently replaced.”

Will you sign the petition they started to urge Cablevision/Optimum to reinstate the Cablevision 22? It only takes a minute. They are without their paycheck just as rent is going up. Many have children with medical needs and all have a stack of bills to pay.

Meanwhile, Cablevision’s CEO, James Dolan, made $11.5 million last year alone.

Click here to sign now!

Verizon 1st Quarter Surplus

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Verizon Surplus Letter 1stQ – CWA Local 1101 (numbers in red) is in FAA 1
Surplus Title FAA 1 FAA 2 FAA 3 FAA 4 FAA 5 FAA 6 Grand Total
Accounting Financial Clerk 8 2 10
Accounting Operations Clerk 35 35
Administrative Assistant 1 5 2 8
Central Office Technician 7 1 5 2 15
Customer Service Administrator 3 3 2 8
Field Technician 6 1 7
Network Services Coordinator 3 3 6
Office Assistant 2 1 1 4
Operator 34 5 19 15 12 85
Senior Administrative Assistant 1 1 3 5
Service Assistant 3 1 1 2 3 10
Special Assistant 12 12 16 40
Storekeeper 1 1
Grand Total 27 104 13 49 24 17 234