#union

2008 the healthcare went away for new hires

2012 the pension went away

2016 techs started to become anti union and cross the line

2019 extended this cr-p

2022 techs become completely anti union. They threaten to cross the line if there’s a strike and give up on the rest of the union.

2026 why should I care if there no union in the union.

looking like its just barely passing. Guys, the 104 Weeks may be coming next month. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Technicians in the North East that handle Network Assurance/Transport are now being moved to the VZB Union position. Not all details have been fleshed out but your VZW Switch techs will now be VZB

I’d love to see some change on the floor

I don’t think everything is our representatives fault we have to take some accountability as well.

One of the things I don’t understand from our reps though is the gate keeping of our contract, I’ve heard a few times about refusal to get a copy of the contract.

We should all have the opportunity to get a copy so we can enforce the contract and hold management and each other accountable.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is implementing another round of layoffs this week. These cuts will impact unionized employees. The university faces a sharp decline in revenue. This is primarily due to falling international student enrollment. Previous measures included administrative cuts and a hiring freeze.

https://vancouversun.com/news/kwantlen-polytechnic-university-kpu-more-layoffs-enrolment-declines-bcgeu

Again we are being promised another “cost of living adjustment” at the end of the contract. Healthcare is going up. Inflation is on par with the raises so basically we are left with nothing but what we started with.Can someone explain to me why I pay dues to this union? I would’ve been better off negotiating for myself

Can the Mods create a separate thread or link for the Union folks? Just like VzW has its own...since these folks started posting here, we lost the fundamental topcs....

Last year company/union talks broke off supposedly over the raise in caps for retiree healthcare. Now we have a tentative contract where the info just released does not seem to address this issue at all. Did the company use that memory erasing device from the Men In Black movie ("neuralyzer") on the union? I guess we all just have to work until Medicare eligible, and then pray that they don't take that and SS away from us to give more tax breaks to Elon Musk and the other multi billionaires. Is anybody out there actually representing the working stiff?

UC Berkeley plans to terminate its Fall Program for First Semester (FPF). This program has supported thousands of freshmen over 43 years. The closure threatens layoffs for 29 FPF lecturers. A campus work group recommended termination due to misalignment with objectives and low student opt-ins. The lecturers' union is now bargaining to preserve their positions and benefits.

https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/uc-berkeley-to-terminate-fall-program-for-freshmen-threatening-mass-lecturer-layoffs/article_c30602de-6e13-49f2-8c32-d726144f8308.html

Rochester Regional Health cut 40 positions. These layoffs affect three St. Lawrence County hospitals. 22 union members from 1199 SEIU are impacted. Five CSEA union workers at Massena Hospital are also affected. The health group is subcontracting billing and coding work.

Potsdam, New York

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/03/03/layoffs-st-lawrence-co-hospitals/

Does anyone know what was agreed on in the new contract extension? Raises, pensions, additional vacation,? Etc...

Any info on the retirement medical was anything done

That’s the only information I’ve gotten so far.

So good news I hear pretty good things coming but sounds like a big package to get associates off payroll which means unfortunately a lot more managers are gonna get the rif soon

Extended through 8/1/30

Pending ratification. No particulars as of yet..

Just saw a 4 yr extinction on the union contract. Hopefully its somewhat decent but time will tell

Plan is coming down the line. Regardless of contract extension or not. À la ups style

$5000 per year of service to leave the company. No restrictions . 5 years or 50 years. Major downsizing is wanted by the company. No ipp offer. Across the board. They will back fill and train if needed for some job titles.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District board will consider a layoff proposal. This plan involves eliminating nearly 17 full-time equivalent positions. The decision follows an impasse in contract negotiations with the teachers union. District officials cite declining enrollment and a yearslong budget deficit. The union seeks a 3% wage increase and increased health benefits.

https://lookouexample.com/soquel-union-elementary-board-to-consider-layoffs-as-teachers-district-reach-impasse/story

L3H software personnel are going to have a RIF and be replaced by AI by the end of 2026.
Take the warning and do something to secure yourself and your financial future, be that move to a better company, vote the union in, or whatever other steps you can take and do this immediately.
https://youtu.be/oU11PttL90I

Nobody seems to know. Can you help?

Sue Wellsfargo, Unionize! Report to EEOC! Report H1B frauds to Uncle Sam!

Here is the link for the new union website for all interested. Please have a look and subscribe.

https://www.kearlunion.com/

1% of your salary to union dues, would buy you a ton of protection from the (allegedly) fraudulent leadership we have.

Do you want to just keep rolling the dice on endless layoffs? Or have a much bigger 3rd party with all the legal resources provide a degree of protection.

Think your salary is below where it should be. Union rep to review your case.

Think you’re being wrongfully terminated because of your age. Union to hold Nike accountable to age discrimination.

Think you’re stuck at a certain level even though you’ve put years in… Union.

Think leadership compensation has gotten out of hand. Union to pressure under the threat of a labor strike… to balance compensation back to the workers.

Real question. How many would be in? Think we could get 50.01% of corporate workforce?

Let’s just list all the rumors we have heard so I will go first heard the they want to get rid of the lump sum in contract also they want to lay off another 14,000 managers last day November.Now go ahead what you hear

Will be communicated through unions and worker councils depending on local laws. That's what I heard but do not know how the numbers break down.

My union president said a strike is the only thing to prevent major concessions being demanded in beargaing by the company. Be ready to accept 1.5 and if lucky some 2’s and crazy insurance increases like we have never seen.

Share this site with your colleagues it’s important that we all communicate with each other. What’s happening in this company is ridiculous. Sammy has destroyed this companyl

Share this site,we need to create a union!

I talked to my union president today regarding negotiations. He said talks are not going well. He informed me that the union would put out a notification to all members by Friday. Buckle Up!!!

A judge denied the Teamsters' request for an injunction. This decision allows UPS to proceed with its driver separation plan. The order was issued Friday by Judge Denise Casper. The union had sought to block the program. UPS can now implement the separation initiative.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/02/23/teamsters-loses-bid-to-block-ups-voluntary-layoffs.html

I believe with that officially on some the locals we’re gonna have something released to us soon .Unsure if it’s good or bad but one things for sure I think the retirement medical people that are out there with the increases are in trouble that’s one subject I don’t think company is gonna move too much we will see but search around you will find some locals actually putting a few things out

There are talks of Unionizing among American Workers at Cigna. Down with HIH .

Thoughts?

Executives are coming for our jobs and we have to come together to stop it. We need a white collar union!

We need to unionize before its too late!

Theres a ton of union titles that still exist. In past company has just surplussed those titles to bare minimums. Example coin collectors, storekeepers. Besides outside linemen do we really need inside techs? Central Office techs literally change cards and replace fibers. The trouble shooting is done by management and when a device needs replacement a CO tech does the physical work that takes 5 minutes.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is considering significant staff reductions. Over 27 full-time equivalent positions are targeted for elimination. These cuts include early reading intervention teachers and custodial staff. The district cites declining enrollment and budget pressures as reasons for the proposed layoffs. Parents and a union are actively protesting these planned reductions.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/parents-rage-as-santa-monica-schools-weigh-axing-reading-aides-and-janitors/

Elk Grove Unified School District board members voted to eliminate or reassign numerous classified positions. This reduction totaled 60.0388 full-time equivalent positions across various roles. The board simultaneously approved a significant pay raise for its own members. Their maximum monthly compensation will increase from $750 to $3,000. This decision occurred amidst a nearly $35 million district deficit and union objections.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article314737935.html

The compensation reviews this week are just another reminder that we are seen as nothing more than an expendable mouth to feed. Meets all expectations? We don’t care. Exceeds all expectations? Thanks for your free overtime. Remote work saved PNC during the pandemic. Online banking rolled out to over 11 million customers. Acquiring BBVA and FirstBank. Record revenue and growth. A record high stock price this year. What do we get out of it? RTO5 and an increase that most likely wouldn’t even cover parking fees for 60 days. Really 1.25%…. 1.5%. I haven’t heard anyone get over 2%. I guess this is what brilliantly boring means for employees. Just a friendly reminder Bill aka prince of darkness was compensated over $20M in 2024 (https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/william-s-demchak-executive-member-of-pnc-financial-svcs-group-inc)

Anyone hear any news or updates?