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Avaya Update #17

Tuesday, May 27

The company accepted the unions proposal replacing "Work place of the Future" with a "Constructive Relationship Committee." The company passed counterproposals on the Avaya Award Program, ERC Coordinators, vacation accrual, ATP, Lead 21 and Savings Plan.

The unions passed a counterproposal on wages and new proposals on management performing bargaining work and successorship. The Unions rejected the company proposal on medical.

During the afternoon session, the unions presented draft proposals on modifying the variable workforce agreement that included a sales lead program, new work opportunities, an opt in/out provision and a certification program.

The Omaha bargaining team met with the company today to review outstanding contract issues. The company introduced contact language concerning bargaining a flexible workforce and other work opportunities. The team tentatively agreed to some minor issues.