There is also some talk of hurricane season, as the union walked back in last strike and had they held out 1.5 weeks longer, Big V would've caved due to Hurricane Sandy and replacement workers inability to cope or fix major issues after the storm... — read more 

Why would Lowell cave when strike of 1989 lasted 4 months. Plus, didn't strike of 1968 last 7 months?

The Obama administration wants to make sure Utica, New York’s young refugees aren’t without a job, so he’s spending millions to make sure it doesn’t happen. “Access to a job in the summer and beyond can make all the difference to a young person –... — read more 

According to the Department of Labor, both Verizon and the unions have agreed to “make no public statements” as they work to hash out the terms of a new contract that will end the more than month-long strike of nearly 40,000 workers. Similarly, the... — read more 

Interesting article

Thanks Lowell,.what a swell guy. Trusted sources from the IBEW, CWA and Verizon told me so, it has to be true!

It was a long one. But it is going to be all over by this time next week. Emergency Work Assignment exempt employees already being told no more overtime if in local area already. This is all coming from a high level official from both CWA, IBEW and... — read more 

Just heard the DC meeting has discussed (union asked to come back and work while continued discussions move forward). Company declined but offered olive branch to restart medical for associates thru end of june. LBFO remains final and if not accepted... — read more 

I just heard on the radio here in the tri-state area a commercial from Verizon about hiring folks for striking workers-why would they still be advertising if they are back at the table?

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2016/05/18/veri-m18.html?view=article_mobile This website is union guys' favorite. But there are some real voice from strikers which Union leadership don't want anybody to hear. That's why Union called police to stop... — read more 

I just don't get the strategy here... I mean Verizon offered mediation a month ago that was turned down.. why do we now agree to mediation?? I seriously just do not understand what is going on???

https://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/clientlbs.php?id=D000000079&year=2015

If VZ extends the last contract with no changes, it will be ratified. VZ can continue to offer quarterly retirement offers and bring in new employees under different benefit plans. The current membership will be whittled away, albeit slowly. But... — read more 

Hopefully being on strike and losing over a month of wages wasn't in vain. This has come full circle and this being mediated by FMCS. Must he pretty embarrassing and the union leaders will need to save face. Feel bad for everyone all all around... — read more 

What weak CWA leaders you guys have! haha you union members have wasted your time. I say we still lock you out and show you how good you really had it once you become stock boys at Lowes and Home Depot making $15/hour. "Verizon is soo greedy, so to... — read more 

Please excuse my little knowledge in the way union bargaining and stuff goes. I see the company and union agreed to mediation, what does this mean and where do we go from here?

To many union contracts are coming up or stepping out to strike in the next few months. Obama needed to step in to stop this from affecting the election to favor Trump. The more people out on strike the more talk of outsourcing and the more people... — read more 

A man named Alison??? Lol, maybe for last name!

True story seeing they said no mediator and now they are saying ok mediator!!! Lol useless CWA!

In addition to US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, the Deputy Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Allison Beck, will join the talks. Beck, who was nominated to the position by Obama in 2014, served for 20 years as the general... — read more 

Let's hope they bring everyone back this weekend and send all the EWAs home! Time to end this thing!

"After telling striking workers for weeks that it would not accede to Verizon’s demands for a federal mediator, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) agreed to mediation yesterday during talks in Washington, DC overseen by the Obama... — read more 

Sorry CWA but the scuttlebut is that Ed is, you know, and he wants to meet personally with Barry S, who is! Brown sugar. Can any of you CWA Losers -- who don't give a sh-- about getting paid -- confirm?

AT&T (NYSE: T), CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and other telcos collectively added just 65,893 broadband subscribers in the first quarter as customers churned to cable operators that can offer higher speeds, particularly in areas... — read more 

I dread the day the strike ends, because that means my biggest headache returns to its regular jobs. my 6s and 7s will all be whiny bitches, telling stories, bring down everybody's productivity. The people who stayed back and covered will be crabbing... — read more 

Couldn't they have saved their membership a lot of grief if they'd done that five weeks ago?

Why meet? They have everything under control, work is getting done, customers are happy, EWAs are doing a better job than the experienced techs, scab workers from down south are great, blah,blah blah. Lowell and his boot lickers have realized what we... — read more 

I see a lot of posts from CWA members about how they are doing fine. Would like to hear if any of you have contributed part of your strike fund payments to help out the IBEW people you work with, who are also on strike without a union pay check. Any... — read more 

May 20, June 30, July 13, August 1. All important dates. May 20- FINAL OFFER due. June 30- rumored date for replacement workers. July 13- 2 weeks after replacement workers & 90th day of strike. August 1- One year of expired contract. The union at... — read more 

News Statement U.S. Department of Labor | May 17, 2016 Statement of US Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez on the ongoing labor dispute involving Verizon workers WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued the following statement on the... — read more 

"The local CWA representative says their local union takes money out of their paychecks each week to save for them when strikes happen. The national union also has a defense fund to get them through the strike. She says not all employees involved... — read more 

More than a month ago, Verizon union workers under the CWA and IBEW walked away from their jobs in pursuit of a reasonable contract to secure their jobs in the US as well as several other hot topics. After several long hours of negotiations today... — read more 

Inbreed fighting needs to stop. Without you there is no us. The EWA support of of the Union diminishes when you call them scabs treat them as such - they have to work -its part of the deal. and you know Flip side - EWA's need to support your stance... — read more 

EWA Kevin Goodale, 37 charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and driving with a suspended license. He is being held on $5,000 cash bail. Police said after hitting Davenport, Goodale... — read more 

"MYTH – When you join a union you will be forced into a new “lifestyle” that invloves spending hours on picket lines and constantly fighting. You will also be forced to go on strike. FACT – Joining a union will not force you to change your life... — read more