Special Announcement On Inclement Weather

Beginning tomorrow, and especially on Saturday, the forecast is for brutally cold temperatures, dangerous enough to cause frostbite within 10 minutes. Remember, your first and most important priority on any job operation is your personal…

RIP Mike Driscoll

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of retiree Mike Driscoll, formerly of the Newburyport garage. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, January 31st from 2 to 5 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside…

Boston Bruins Alumni Hockey Tickets!

The Bridge Club of Greater Lowell will be presenting the Boston Bruins Alumni vs the Middlesex Sheriff’s Hockey Team.  Proceeds and sponsorships will go to support the 501(c)(3) charity organization that provides a safe place for those…

Thank You!

Huge thanks to an anonymous donor who donated $200 to the Local! We were able to pay it forward and donate $100 to My Brothers Table and $100 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank! You are all amazing, thank you!

Retiree Luncheon

When: Wednesday October 12, 2022 11AM - 3PMWhere: Lenzi's, 810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut, MA 01826Cost: $30.00 per person RSVP by October 7, 2022 to Steve Sousa 978-337-2051 Guest Speakers Craig FieldsRepresentative from United Health…

Hawthorne Teachers Federation (HTF) Needs You!

Hi all, Our union siblings in the Hawthorne Teachers Federation (HTF) are in need of help. As of June 30th 2022, educators of the Essex Agricultural and Technical School in Danvers have been without a contract. With teachers facing…

Surplus Declared

Verizon has declared a surplus under Article G25 of the contract. The company will offer to employees in surplus job titles and locations the provisions of the Special Incentive, which includes a $50,000 bonus to provisions of the Enhanced…

Bargaining Update: July 8th

The IBEW System Council T6 has reached a tentative agreement with Verizon to extend the current contract until 2026.  Please see the summary and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for complete details. The agreement is subject to membership…

Bargaining Update

The IBEW and CWA in New England, New York, and Mid-Atlantic have reached an agreement in principle with Verizon to extend the current contract until 2026, subject to review of the final MOU and ratification by the membership. Details will be…

Work From Home Update

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***Important Update*** Early Contract negotiations between Verizon and the IBEW and CWA unions are ongoing. Both sides have agreed to an information blackout while discussions are fluid. Because no final agreement has been reached, the unions…
Robert Doherty

Verizon Hero Award Recipient

Join us in honoring one of our own, Robert Doherty! Robert was awarded the “Verizon Hero Award” for his help involving a motor vehicle accident where his actions helped save a young child. It is important to note that this honor…