Verizon, IBEW, and CWA Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts in New York and New England
Verizon Communications, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the Communications Workers of America have announced a tentative agreement on new contracts in New York and New England, bringing an end to a 15-day strike affecting over 50,000 union-represented employees. The proposed three-year contracts will be discussed at a news conference hosted by Verizon in New York City. While the agreement marks a significant development in labor negotiations, the parties have yet to finalize a deal with the CWA in the Mid-Atlantic States.
Key Takeaways:
- The tentative agreement covers over 50,000 union-represented employees in New York and New England.
- The proposed three-year contracts are set to replace existing agreements.
- The agreement marks the end of a 15-day strike in New York and New England.
- Negotiations with the CWA in the Mid-Atlantic States continue.
- The news conference will be held at Verizon's New York City headquarters on August 21 at 10 a.m.
- A dial-in number for the news conference is available for the public and media.
Key Names and Organizations:
- Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr., Vice Chairman and President, Verizon Communications
- Eric Rabe, Public Relations, Verizon Communications (212-395-0500)
- Steve Marcus, Public Relations, Verizon Communications (202-646-4413)
Statistics:
- 15-day strike duration
- 50,000 union-represented employees affected by the strike in New York and New England
- 3-year duration of the proposed contracts
- 888-868-9083: dial-in number for the news conference
- 888-888-9540: continuous replay dial-in number (PIN 4448)
Sources:
- Verizon Communications press conference announcement
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (no specific date or identifier mentioned)
- Communications Workers of America (no specific date or identifier mentioned)
- Waterfront Traffic, (201-784-2852), for information on the pool camera video feed.