Verizon Bargaining Update: Tentative Agreement

Tentative Four-Year Agreement

between CWA and Verizon Select Services, Inc.

The Telecom Vice Presidents on CWA's Executive Board have unanimously approved the agreement and the bargaining committee recommends ratification.

The agreement contains many improvements and none of the changes to the current contract are retrogressive.

Improvements include:

• Dental Plan individual yearly allotment

• Enhanced Vision Plan

• Vacation Days - Up to 4 may be used in 4-hour increments

• Increased Protective Footwear Allowance

• Increased On-Call Differential

• Verizon Wireless Services Discounts

• 11.2% Cumulative Wage Increase over the term of the agreement

D9 Local Presidents will discuss details of the agreement and the ratification process.

Stay tuned for more updates.

In Unity,

Your Bargaining Committee