US telecommunications giant Verizon plans more layoffs
New Executive Board Opening
09/03/2010 - 8:08am
IBEW Local 2321 has an opening on the Executive Board for the Officer's position of
Recording Secretary.
Any member in Good Standing interested in being considered for the position, please send a letter stating your intentions to:
IBEW Local 2321
1049 Turnpike Street, Route 114
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
ATTENTION: Executive Board
All applications will be accepted up until the time of the next meeting of the Executive Board on Thursday October 7, 2010 beginning at 1pm, at which time the position will be filled.
Members interested in particpating in the 10th Annual 2321 Cares Softball Tournament must have rosters in by August 27th. See the link on the left under 2321 Cares/Softball Tournament for forms and details.
3.75% General Wage Increase will be in August 12th Paychecks
During our 2008 contract bargaining, the Union negotiated annual raises for the duration of the three-year collective bargaining agreement of 3% in 2008, 3.5% in 2009, and 3.75% in 2010 with an opportunity for an additional Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
Verizon notified the System Council T-6 that because the difference in the National Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) between May 2009 and May 2010 did not exceed the already negotiated General Wage Increase (GWI) of 3.75%, there would be no additional COLA, per our 2008 Memorandum of Commitment on the issue.
The GWI became effective August 1, 2010, and will be reflected in the August 12th paychecks for eligible members. See the job aid below for details on how Short Term Disability or other situations may impact your eligibility.
If you are interested in accepting the Super IPP being offered by the company, click here for the facts on retirement, pension eligibility, and medical coverage before you make your decision.
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