This started back in October
On October 20, 2025, Verizon notified CWA they were declaring a
“Special EISP” offer in the Potomac Region. Packages were distributed
to eligible employees on October 21, 2025. The volunteer period be-
gan on October 27, 2025 and will conclude on November 25, 2025.
Volunteers whose applications for the Special EISP are accepted will
have an off payroll date of December 14, 2025.
Under the terms of this Special EISP offer, employees will receive a
“supplemental” voluntary termination bonus of $40,000, in addition to
the $10,000 voluntary termination bonus. Employees will also receive
$2200 for each year of service up to 40 years and a waiver of age
based pension reductions for early commencement. There will also be
an acceleration of the next pension band increase.
In CWA Local 2108, almost all of the surplus declarations affect job
titles located at the Chesapeake Complex with most of the surplus dec-
larations focused mainly on clerical positions of the targeted surplus
announcement. If you are unsure if your group was included in this
“voluntary” surplus, contact CWA Local 2108 on 301-595-2108.
CWA Local 2108 recommends anyone who is considering this Special
EISP to speak with a financial advisor prior to accepting this package to
maximize your retirement portfolio and avoid costly tax penalties