Message Regarding Verizon’s “Special Enhanced Offer”

Keith Purce, President Local 1101

Verizon recently sent out a letter regarding a Special Enhanced Offer. It was full of lies and half-truths. First off, FAA 1, which encompasses the five boroughs of New York City and includes Local 1101 members, was not included in the offer. It was rejected by CWA for good reason.

The Union wanted the Company to build out FiOS in NY State, which would protect our job security. Verizon offered to build only in three central offices, which are partially built out already. The Union wanted to save the 40 techs upstate from being laid off. But Verizon wouldn’t guarantee their jobs even for the life of this contract. If Verizon declares another surplus in 6 months they could proceed with the lay-offs then. The Union wanted the company to stop all of the temporary loans of field techs. Verizon refused. The Company wanted to pick and choose which titles would get the offer. CWA said no.

The Company has a plan to divide and conquer our union. They are trying to get us to fight among ourselves about this offer. But we won’t. We will stand together. We are 1101!

Source: local1101.org