6/1/06

Avaya Bargaining Report #27

Greetings:

The Bargaining committee chairs from the Unions and Avaya met

most of the day today trying to get closer to an agreement. The

Unions presented a comprehensive counter proposal on Healthcare

to Avaya. The company said they will look at it and get back to

us tomorrow. The major issues remaining are Healthcare for both

active and retirees, Pensions and Wages.

The clock remains stopped, and the 2003 contract is still in

effect. You should report to work as normal. No one should be

working overtime and everyone should be working to the rule

until we have an agreement.


Mobilize----Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize

In Unity,

CWA-Avaya Bargaining Team

Avaya Bargaining Report #26

Greetings:

The parties continued to meet in sub-committees and are making

progress on issues related to contract language. However, there

are still major problems with the Company proposals on Pensions,

Healthcare, and other National issues. As we stated yesterday,

the Company has not made any proposals on wages yet. We will

continue to meet as long as there is a possibility of reaching

an agreement. If things do not move forward soon, we will have

to make a decision on the next steps we must take to get the

Company to bargain a fair and equitable contract. Your continued

mobilization is necessary if we are to move the Company.

The clock remains stopped, and the 2003 contract is still in

effect. You should report to work as normal. No one should be

working overtime and everyone should be working to the rule

until we have an agreement.

Mobilize----Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize

In Unity,

CWA-Avaya Bargaining Team

Avaya Bargaining Report #25

Greetings:

The parties continued to meet all day today in sub-committees

and have made some progress, but much remains. They will

continue to meet this evening. No formal meetings are scheduled

and major differences remain on Healthcare for active and

retired employees, pensions, and other benefits. In addition

there has been no wage proposal from the company to date. The

Unions are committed to working the issues to get a fair and

equitable contract for our members and retirees. We had a

mobilization call at 4pm today and reminded those on the call

that mobilization is working and should continue. That is what

will make a difference at the bargaining table.

The clock is still stopped, and the contract remains in effect.

You should report to work as normal. Mobilization is an

important part of our resolve. No one should be working overtime

and everyone should be working to the rule until we have an

agreement.


Mobilize----Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize---Mobilize

In Unity,

CWA-Avaya Bargaining Team
For more information send email to: cwa9408@pacbell.net