To Web Master:

It seems you are the only one with a backbone.

You’re willing to keep active and retired people informed. Keep up the good work!

I called the Union, Local 1101 and District 1 with a problem concerning Basic Life insurance. They said they would look into it.  It is over two months and still nothing.

I spoke to them about a problem with Basic Life Insurance. That the company took 10% off me and the others that turned 66yrs old. One person was sent a letter claiming 20% off.

In our (book correction) retiree book, pages 9 & 13 of the Survivor Benefits, states that the company will pay 100% till you die unless you retire before August 3, 2008.  I called Benefits and a supervisor (Laura) looked into it and confirmed that 10% will come off each year until I am 70yrs old. When I asked for her supervisor, she would not transfer me and said that I should fill out an appeal.

Please don’t fill out the appeal because it leaves a door open for Verizon to say no and you will loose. Can’t they read?

I spoke to a Congressman’s office and a Senator’s office. It seems it’s political when it comes to Verizon and other corporate companies.

I also wrote to the President of the United States about middle class Americans’ problems, but it seems our so-called political leaders can’t speak for themselves and only their staff answers for them. The only time you hear from them or see them is in an election year.

They have an bill HR1322 that would help all middle class Americans when they retire, whether they are union or non-union (management).

They are taking their sweet time it seems passing this new law because it will help us and not corporate America. They pass laws in 30 days that benefit them and corporate America.

Please write to all government officials and the President and ask them to pass this bill, it would secure your benefits when you retire.

One last thing…the Association of Bell-Tel Retirees represents ALL employees, union and management who are retired. Association of BellTel Retirees Inc.

Please call Benefits and jump on them about the Basic Life Insurance.

They are screwing your families and don’t care as long as they receive their bonuses.

I remain,
Leslie F. Boas