Avaya Bargaining
Update #5
May 5, 2006
Today the company presented two proposals across the table.
The first proposal would change language addressing Domestic Partner coverage to include opposite sex domestic partners, and add coverage for long term care, life insurance, pension plan, savings plan and family related programs.
The second proposal addressed reimbursement accounts, both Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Child/Elder Care Reimbursement Account (CECRA). The proposal would raise the minimum contribution amounts by $100. and raise the HCRA maximum contribution to $4,000. Also included in the proposal would be the donation of any forfeitures remaining unused by the member be contributed to charity.
The next formal meeting is scheduled for Monday May 8th when the company will present proposals on the Avaya Award program and Academic Awards. They also indicated they will have proposals on Tuesday for Disability Plans, ERC & Health Care Coordinators.
The sub-committee will be meeting with the Company next week to discuss Local issues..
The next bargaining update will be Monday May 8th after our sessions conclude.
In Unity,
Your Bargaining Team
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