The General Wage Increase (GWI) of 2.5% is effective June 20, 2021 The GWI will be reflected in the July 2, 2021 paychecks forweekly paid eligible associatescovered by East collective bargaining agreements. Attached is a copy of the 2021 Wage Schedules. 2021 Wage Schedules
Verizon and the System Council T6 reached agreement to extend the Home Garaging Agreement through July 31st. This is a win for our members, who are most at risk for exposure to COVID-19, by providing reduced contact with co-workers at work locations.
The IBEW & CWA have been working hard with Verizon to reach agreements to protect our members, while at the same time maintaining our network. We have made the following agreements: Work from Home: Members who work an inside desk job, who have the required broadband service at their residence, who requests to work at […]
The System Council T6 passed a proposal yesterday to Verizon for a permanent Work-at-Home agreement. The existing temporary agreement runs through the end of June. This new proposal offers comprehensive language that would address the needs of a long-term agreement. The IBEW in New England is committed to trying to reach an agreement to continue Work-at-Home, and awaits […]
It’s with a heavy hearty and deepest sympathy that I announce the death of Sister Cathy Tibbetts. Cathy was a service rep in the enterprise group who succumbed to Covid 19 today at the age of 55. Her loss is devastating for her family and friends and she will be missed. We will post details […]