This is about keeping good-quality jobs and keeping access for our members to these good-quality jobs. That's really the biggest issue.
You're always hopeful in contract talks. Both sides want to reach a settlement, but at this point nothing has changed.
It makes it easier for workers to make a fair choice.
But there are some people making less than that.
The new merged company will be better able to compete.
Retirement security is very important for our members, along with health care, so in bargaining, we work hard to safeguard these benefits.
Right now it's our understanding that the jobs would be cut in management.
The executive board acted on reports from the CWA bargaining team, which indicated that many critical issues remain to be resolved, and that progress has been disappointing.
The association will work to negotiate a contract that will cover everybody.
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