The COPE Committee of Local 224 has endorsed the followiing candidates for Nov 4th Election 

 

President

Obama/Biden

 

U.S. Senate

John F. Kerry

U.S.Congress

First District John W. Olver

Second District Richard E. Neal

State Senate

Berkshire,Hampshire&Franklin District Benjamin B. Downing

Hampden District Stephen J. Buonicotti

First Hampden&Hampshire District Gail Candaras

Hampshire&Franklin District Stanley C. Rosenberg

State Representatives 

First Berkshire District Daniel Bosley

Second Berkshire Denis E. Guyer

Third Berkshire Christopher N Speranzo

Forth Berkshire William "Smitty" Pignatelli

Twelfth Hampden Angelo Puppolo, Jr.

First Franklin Stephen Kulik

Second Franklin Christopher J. Donelan

Second Hampden  Brian M. Ashe

Third Hampden Rosemary Sandlin

Sixth Hampden James T. Welch

Seventh Hampden Thomas M. Petrolati

 

Question One on the Ballot the COPE committee reccommends a NO vote!

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  IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any member who was laid off in 2002 and was recalled in 2003 should have received notification to address possible double taxation issues. If you have not received this notice please call the Union Hall. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 UNITY AT AVAYA

 

The CWA, IBEW and Avaya met recently to explore the possibility of extending the current collective bargaining agreement.  The parties had agreed prior, they would only discuss wages, pensions and Job Security. However, after two days of meetings, it was apparent that Avaya was not going to live up to their agreement.  They proposed having our retirees begin paying for their healthcare during the life of the extension at an estimated $165 per month.  In addition Avaya made the healthcare proposal a condition of any extension.   As a result of the retrogressive bargaining, the unions rejected the company’s proposals.  The current contract expires May 23, 2009 covering approximately 2300 active employees and thousands of retirees.   Based on what Avaya attempted, its’ clear where they want to head in the next round of bargaining. It’s important that our members and retirees understand the challenges before us. CWA and IBEW will begin monthly mobilization activities as we head towards the May deadline.  

A message from Myles Calvy

Still more work to do.....

Ann Bonneville had been appointed Recording Secretary by the Executive Board, Ann is a Business Service Representative working in the VOIC center . Ann will be sworn in at the next board meeting on June 3rd. 

OSHA cites Verizon for "Serious" safety violations , proposes $13,500 in fines after investigation of employee fatality .

  IBEW FIGHT BACK

 

 Comcast workers are seeking a strong voice in the workplace and we will provide it! For More Info Visit Comcast Workers United or Comcast Workers Blog