Avaya Bargaining
Update #14
May 22, 2006
When we met with the company this morning they were not prepared to give any proposals or counter proposals. The Unions presented a counter proposal to increase the minimum payout on the Avaya Award, a counter on their proposal for the Saving Plan, and a counter on their Life insurance proposal. The Unions rejected company proposals on Scheduling time off (vacations), Long Term Disability, and Academic Awards.
We then recessed to meet in Sub-Committee on job security and certification proposals.
After three weeks of bargaining, the only acceptable proposal the company has passed is extending benefits to opposite sex domestic partners and their eligible children, which we agreed to today.
We met in sub-committee and presented the Unions counter to the company's previous response on job security and associated issues. After much discussion we recessed to give both parties time to work on the issue separately. The company said they will respond tomorrow afternoon if possible.
We continue to work on issues and proposals that our members need and deserve.
The IBEW voted overwhelmingly (90%)to authorize a strike if necessary. Our goal is to reach a new agreement that can be ratified by the membership. We thank you all for showing your support to the bargaining team.
Stronger mobilization is what we need to send the right message to Avaya. And again, No one should be working overtime voluntarily!
In Unity,
Your Bargaining Team
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