District One received notification from the Company advising that the 1/2 day for Christmas will be offered on December 23, 2010 for employees who are working that day. As has been the case in the past, needs of the business with determine how many employees in each department will be permitted to use the 1/2 day on the 23rd. If an employee is not permitted to take their 1/2 day then, they will have the opportunity to take another 1/2 off. It is the intention that all employees will receive their 1/2 day as quickly as possible, but at least by the end of January. 

Letter from Labor Relations below:

Verizon has made the decision this year to allow associates time off with pay on Thursday, December 23, 2010 subject to local business needs, force, service conditions and superseding collective bargaining agreements. This time off applys only to those associates who are at work on December 23, 2010 except as provided in local collective bargaining agreements.

Associates should check with their supervisor regarding work schedules to meet customer and business needs and the ability to take time off. This is similar to past associate treatment during holidays, but as you are aware is by specific authorization each year.

Thursday, December 30, 2010 will be a normal work day.