CWA - BST Contract - Wages
February 8, 2010
Wages
The new wage agreement features a 9% compounded general wage increase over the life of the contract for employees at top step.
3% 8/9/2009 at top of wage scale*
Retroactive to 8/9/2009 if ratified by March 5, 2010
3% 9/5/2010 at top of wage scale*
2.75% 9/4/2011 at top of wage scale*
Compounded Wage Increases
- While these increases add up to 8.75%, the effect on wages will be compounded as the second and third increases are applied to the wage which had already been increased in the prior year.
- For example, a weekly wage of $1000
a. Would rise to $1030 after the first increase.
b. In the second year, that $1030 would grow by another 3% to $1060.9, rounded to 1061.
c. In the third year, that $1061 would increase by 2.75% to $1090.17, rounded to $1090.
- The net increase in wages, then, is 9% from $1000 to $1090 per week over the term of the contract.
Examples:
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Annual Wages at top of progression in Zone A/Wage Area I
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Zone A / WA I
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Aug 3, 2008
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Aug 9, 2009
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Sept 5, 2010
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Sept 4, 2011
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WS 10
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$816.00
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$840.50
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$865.50
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$889.50
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WS 14
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$854.50
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$880.00
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$906.50
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$931.50
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WS 20
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$934.00
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$962.00
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$991.00
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$1018.50
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WS 23
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$950.50
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$979.00
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$1008.50
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$1036.00
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WS 27
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$978.00
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$1007.50
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$1037.50
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$1066.00
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WS 30
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$1115.00
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$1148.50
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$1183.00
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$1215.50
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WS 32
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$1163.50
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$1198.50
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$1234.50
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$1268.50
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Annual Wages at top of progression in Zone B/Wage Area II
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Zone B / WA II
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Aug 3, 2008
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Aug 9, 2009
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Sept 5, 2010
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Sept 4, 2011
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WS 10
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$796.00
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$820.00
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$844.50
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$867.50
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WS 14
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$844.00
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$869.50
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$895.50
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$920.00
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WS 20
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$908.00
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$935.00
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$963.00
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$989.50
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WS 23
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$940.00
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$968.00
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$997.00
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$1024.50
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WS 27
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$963.00
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$992.00
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$1022.00
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$1050.00
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WS 30
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$1091.50
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$1124.00
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$1157.50
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$1189.50
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WS 32
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$1136.00
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$1170.00
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$1205.00
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$1238.00
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Annual Wages at top of progression in Zone C
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Zone C
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Aug 3, 2008
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Aug 9, 2009
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Sept 5, 2010
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Sept 4, 2011
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WS 10
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$793.00
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$817.00
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$841.50
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$864.50
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WS 14
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$836.50
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$861.50
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$887.50
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$912.00
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WS 20
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$904.50
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$931.50
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$959.50
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$986.00
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WS 23
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$934.00
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$962.00
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$991.00
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$1018.50
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WS 27
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$956.50
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$985.00
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$1014.50
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$1042.50
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WS 30
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$1080.00
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$1112.50
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$1146.00
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$1177.50
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WS 32
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$1126.50
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$1160.50
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$1195.50
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$1228.50
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- The progression steps will be increased between the existing start rate and the new top rate. There will be no change in the start rates.
- Employees in progression receive significant annual increases due to moving to a higher rate of pay every six months. These employees receive an increase due to progessing up the wage scale and an increase due to the change in the wage scale rate. For example, a wage scale 30 employee at beginning of progression on 8/9/2009 would get an approx 38.5% increase over the life of the agreement, which includes both wage progression and general wage increase.
- Examples of Progression:
WS 27 in Zone A
An employee at the Start rate in Aug 2009 will make $654.00
At the end of the contract, they will be at Step 36 making $943.50
Increase of 44.3% ($943.50 – 654.00 = $289.50/ $654.00 = .443 = 44.3%)
WS 27 in Zone A
An employee at the 12 month step in Aug 2009 will make $728.50
At the end of the contract, they will be at Top making $1066.00
Increase of 46.3%
WS 30 in Zone A
An employee at the 12 month step in August 2009 will make $778.00
At the end of the contract, they will be at Step 48 making $1090.50
Increase of 40.2%
WS 30 in Zone A
An employee at the 24 month step in Aug 2009 will make $857.50
At the end of the contract, they will be at Top making $1215.50
Increase of 41.7%
WS 30 in Zone C
An employee at the 24 month step in Aug 29 will make $747.00
At the end of the contract, they will be at Top making $1177.50
Increase of 57.6%
WS 30 in Zone C
An employee at the 36 month in Aug 2009 will make $853.00
At the end of the contract, they will be at Top making $1177.50
Increase of 38.0%
CWA-BST Tentative Agreement - Voting Process
February 8, 2010
Dear Members,
As you know, yesterday we reached a new tentative agreement with AT&T for employees in BST. The bargaining team worked very hard last week and weekend to negotiate some changes addressing the concerns you shared with us after the original agreement did not ratify.
The first thing I want to make sure you know is that YOU MUST VOTE to make your voice heard. Failure to vote is no vote at all and doesn’t count for or against the agreement.
The second thing is that we have changed the voting process (for this vote ONLY) and have made it easier for you to vote. CWA headquarters in Washington has agreed to mail each of you a ballot to your home and to pick up the cost. Each ballot will contain a stamped envelope so you can mail your vote to us here in the District office at no cost to you. This saves both the Locals and the District considerable money and also speeds up the voting process, Locals have the right to opt out of this process. The District is paying to have a Local President, chosen from each state, to come to the District office and count the votes. Also, any other Local Presidents are free to come and observe the counting process at their expense.
The last thing I need to tell you is to come back to this website often to check for updates. Every couple of days we will break down a part of the agreement so you understand what your bargaining team has agreed to. Some of the topics we will address are Wages, Healthcare, Pensions, the Success Sharing Plan, Employment Security, the Leveraged Sales Title, and more.
We are your source for information so come back to the website as often as you can!! Today we will be discussing WAGES!!!
I’m proud of what your bargaining team has accomplished and unanimously supports. It deserves ratification. Now, help finish the job. I urge you to vote YES!!!
Judith R Dennis
Vice President, District 3
Here is the District 3 version:
As a result of intensive talk a new TA was reached and recommended unanimously
by the bargaining team.
The changes from the previous TA are as follows:
The Companies contribution to the HRA's will be used to reduce premiums in
2011 to $15 individual and $30 family per month.
HRA's have been eliminated for active employees
The SSP will be distributed in the 4th quarter of each contract year.
*SSP is predicated on the performance of the stock
New job security provision have been agreed upon;
Up-front SIPP will be offered to all in title in organizational Unit
regardless of the type work performed.
Surplus employees will be given preferential rights to claim term vacancies.
Overpayment of benefits will now be collected the same manner as overpaid
wages.
Please watch website for additional information regarding contact.
Here is what the company put out about the new TA. Click here
The Bargaining team, the Company along with the District worked diligently through the weekend
and has reached a tentative agreement for AT&T Southeast.
Details will come out late today.
The team unanimously supports the changes.
Judith R. Dennis
Vice President
CWA District 3
February 2, 2010
RE: Ratification Update
Since the BST Contract was turned down, District 3 will continue to operate under the same rules that have been in place since the expiration of the contract on August 8, 2009. At this time the negative impact has been that we are not able to arbitrate pending grievances. If other negative changes, for example, maintenance of dues, impasse, etc. are enacted by the Company you will be informed.
As stated in the January memo, the staff and I have met to discuss possible strategies for going forward.
We are also in the process of contacting all locals to discuss the issues they identified as the reason for the “no” vote.
The contract ratification for AT&T Southeast was voted down 60% to 40%. BAPCO and UTILITIES passed the contract. I will have more information on Monday for the road forward for AT&T Southeast.
I will be submitting the ratification vote totals to the District 3 office tomorrow before 12:00 Noon. I am waiting until we receive the mail tomorrow to make sure everyone's vote counts.
As of today, 01/28/2010, the totals for Greensboro are:
AT&T Southeast - 60% no votes, 40% yes votes
BAPCO - 57% no votes, 43% yes votes
Utilities - 50% no votes, 50% yes votes
As soon as I am informed of the District wide total, I will post it here.
The following list has just been received from the District Office. This is North Carolina only. There have been reductions in other states as well. Unfortunately, Greensboro is not on the list.
Original Surplus Cancel Remaining Surplus for 1Q Job Title City or Exchange State
9 9 0 Services Technician Charlotte NC
2 1 1 Services Technician Statesville NC
2 1 1 Services Technician Gastonia NC
2 2 0 Services Technician Shelby NC
2 2 0 Services Technician Hendersonville NC
4 1 3 Services Technician Asheville NC
1 1 0 Services Technician Newton NC
1 1 0 Services Technician Lenoir NC
1 1 0 Services Technician Morganton NC
9 9 0 Services Technician Raleigh NC
2 2 0 Services Technician Goldsboro NC
Also, the company has posted some job openings. These jobs were posted because of pressure from the Union. When the term of the "project" exceeds 24 months, the company MUST post Regular Full Time Jobs for these positions. The postings are as follows for North Carolina:
Asheville 3 OPT
Charlotte 2 FT
Charlotte 7 OPT
Gastonia 4 OPT
Lincolnton 1 OPT
Yesterday (01/26/2010) I learned that the ST Surplus has been reduced by 200 in District 3. I will have the numbers per City soon, and will post them here.
With only 3 days left, we have received less than 50% of the ballots. Make sure your co-workers have voted.
Ballots have been sent out 01/14/2010. Please vote and return them ASAP. This applies to Legacy B (Bellsouth), BAPCO, and Utilities. Totals district wide will be announced around 01/29/2010.
****IMPORTANT****
During the TA coverage at the Union Hall Tuesday, I may have given out wrong information on Surplus and SIPP. If you are Surplus, you WILL have SIPP as an option, with no deadline. In other words, your SIPP request does not have to be in by Dec. 31, 2009 IF YOU ARE SURPLUS.
On Tuesday, Dec 22 there will be a Core (Network) Tentative Agreement explaination meeting from 5:00 PM until........? This is mandatory for all Stewards. Any member is welcome. I am also working on Utilities and BAPCO coverages, and will post dates and times when set up.
Ron Bauer
1st Quarter 2010 Surplus Announcement
Total declared in District 3 = 1060
This list is North Carolina only
Asheville:
ST – 4
Burlington:
ST – 2
Canton:
ST – 3
Charlotte:
OA – 4, ST – 14
Forest City:
ST – 2
Gastonia:
ST – 2
Goldsboro:
ST – 2
Greensboro:
DT (SSI&M) – 1, ST – 8
Hendersonville:
ST – 2
Laurinburg:
Operator – 10
Lenoir:
ST – 1
Lincolnton:
ST – 2
Morganton:
ST – 1
Newton:
ST – 1
Raleigh:
ST – 11
Reidsville:
ST – 1
Salisbury:
ST – 2
Shelby:
ST – 2
Statesville:
ST – 2
Wilmington:
FT – 1, OPT – 6, ST – 3
Winston-Salem:
DT (SSI&M) – 1, ST – 5
WRA710-Statesville:
Service Consultant - 1
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