Union Meeting Tuesday June 26 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
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This speaks for itself. It also reminds us we must look after ourselves. Lip service from AT&T is just that.
Roy Hegenbart
Communications Workers of America
Local 3250
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Dear Mr. Hegenbart
Re: AT&T
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a workplace inspection. The inspection was completed on March 21, 2012.
AT&T
2800 Century Parkway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Violations(s) of the OSHA standards were found. Therefore, a notice was sent to your establishment official stating the hazards identified by OSHA must be eliminated or addressed by an abatement plan. The notice (enclosed) reflects the dates by which the hazards must be corrected. The content of the notice must be posted near the hazardous condition(s) for three working days or until hazard is abated.
U. S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Inspection Number: 315740852
Inspection Dates: 01/12/2012-03/21/2012
Issuance Date: 05/04/2012
Citation and Notification of Penalty
Company Name: AT&T
Inspection Site: 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta GA 30345
The alleged violation below have been grouped because they involve similar or related hazards that may increase the potential for illness.
Citation 1Item 1a Type of Violation: Serious
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which was used in the workplace.
a) AT&T, 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30345-The employer did not obtain material safety data sheets for employees when a new and physical and health hazard was introduced into their area on or about January 10, 2012. Chemicals included, but not limited to paints, cutting oils, hydrogen sulfide as a by product, dust, carbon dioxide, etc. from the renovation by an outside contractor.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 05/15/2012
Proposed Penalty: $2295.00
Citation 1 Item 1b Type of Violation Serious
29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.12009b)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:
a) AT&T, 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30345-The employer did not provided information and training to employees when a new and physical and health hazard was introduced into their area on or about January 10, 2012. Chemicals include, but not limited to paints, cutting oils, dust, hydrogen sulfide as a by product, carbon dioxide, etc. from the renovation by an outside contractor.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 05/15/2012
Thursday May 17, 2012
Good Morning Working People.
Yes, that is who we are and we should be proud. We give a good day's labor and expect a fair wage for it.
Good Morning 99%.
That is who we are. Maybe we hope to be in the 1 % some day. We for sure hope our children will be. Most will not.
If some do make it we hope they will be better people than Randal Stephenson and his buddies. You can be rich and powerful and still be good people. It obviously must be difficult.
Thursday May 17, 2012
We have begun slotting the mobilization classes you have been hearing about.
If you are interested please contact Sheila at the Local. You do not have to be a Steward to take advantage of this training.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Excellent meeting last night. Thanks to all who were able to attend.
If you were unable to be there, please talk to you co-worker and get caught up on our mobilization efforts.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
We've used all the humorous lines we can think of to descibe Legacy T bargaining. AT&T is determined. We must be as well.
We will talk about it in more detail at our Tuesday meeting. It is time for action. We cannot wait for August to join the battle.
We begin serving at 5:45 P.M. The meeting starts at 7:00.
Friday, May 11, 2012
This has been a trying week for many of our members. The flood at the City Center made many of us sick. Hopefully things are returning to normal by now.
Many thanks to our CWA safety team for the quick response. Claude knew who to call to get things moving. The training the Local has provided paid for itself this week.
The abuse of our field techs is reaching the limits. The company has seemingly declared war on us. We will respond in kind.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
This link will take you a very good article in the Wall Street Journal about Health Plan Cuts. Thanks to P.J. for bringing it to our attention. Please click on the link when you get a chance to learn more about the Health Care folly. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304331204577354294143782520.html
The full moon must be making them crazy. Napolean is acting like a child throwing a temper tantrum. He is running around harrassing people. He is violating OSHA safety regulations as if to show us "this is what I really mean". Do not follow his lead. Clearly he has his bosses' job in sight. Word has it he has already been promised.
Inside, the numbers are killing them. That is, the number of techs they are down to. They have let so many people go they cannot get the work done. Of course they want us to take up the slack. Sorry Jack, we can only do so much. If you lay off 3 or 4 more people you think that might help?
Both of those boys need our help. We are formulating a strategy. Legally and contractually. Come to the Meeting Tuesday and let's work together to make them better managers.
If this conversation confuses you, come to the meeting Tuesday and we will explain.
Bargaining continues at Legacy T, at a snails pace. We appreciate our brothers and sisters who have now been away from their family and friends for two months.
Today our team will enjoy Dreamland Ribs, courtesy of this Local. Thank you for caring.
This speaks for itself. It also reminds us we must look after ourselves. Lip service from AT&T is just that.
Roy Hegenbart
Communications Workers of America
Local 3250
3516 Covington Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Dear Mr. Hegenbart
Re: AT&T
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a workplace inspection. The inspection was completed on March 21, 2012.
AT&T
2800 Century Parkway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Violations(s) of the OSHA standards were found. Therefore, a notice was sent to your establishment official stating the hazards identified by OSHA must be eliminated or addressed by an abatement plan. The notice (enclosed) reflects the dates by which the hazards must be corrected. The content of the notice must be posted near the hazardous condition(s) for three working days or until hazard is abated.
U. S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Inspection Number: 315740852
Inspection Dates: 01/12/2012-03/21/2012
Issuance Date: 05/04/2012
Citation and Notification of Penalty
Company Name: AT&T
Inspection Site: 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta GA 30345
The alleged violation below have been grouped because they involve similar or related hazards that may increase the potential for illness.
Citation 1Item 1a Type of Violation: Serious
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which was used in the workplace.
a) AT&T, 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30345-The employer did not obtain material safety data sheets for employees when a new and physical and health hazard was introduced into their area on or about January 10, 2012. Chemicals included, but not limited to paints, cutting oils, hydrogen sulfide as a by product, dust, carbon dioxide, etc. from the renovation by an outside contractor.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 05/15/2012
Proposed Penalty: $2295.00
Citation 1 Item 1b Type of Violation Serious
29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.12009b)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:
a) AT&T, 2800 Century Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30345-The employer did not provided information and training to employees when a new and physical and health hazard was introduced into their area on or about January 10, 2012. Chemicals include, but not limited to paints, cutting oils, dust, hydrogen sulfide as a by product, carbon dioxide, etc. from the renovation by an outside contractor.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 05/15/2012
Thursday May 17, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
We've used all the humorous lines we can think of to descibe Legacy T bargaining. AT&T is determined. We must be as well.
We will talk about it in more detail at our Tuesday meeting. It is time for action. We cannot wait for August to join the battle.
We begin serving at 5:45 P.M. The meeting starts at 7:00.
Friday, May 11, 2012
This has been a trying week for many of our members. The flood at the City Center made many of us sick. Hopefully things are returning to normal by now.
Many thanks to our CWA safety team for the quick response. Claude knew who to call to get things moving. The training the Local has provided paid for itself this week.
The abuse of our field techs is reaching the limits. The company has seemingly declared war on us. We will respond in kind.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
This link will take you a very good article in the Wall Street Journal about Health Plan Cuts. Thanks to P.J. for bringing it to our attention. Please click on the link when you get a chance to learn more about the Health Care folly. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304331204577354294143782520.html
The full moon must be making them crazy. Napolean is acting like a child throwing a temper tantrum. He is running around harrassing people. He is violating OSHA safety regulations as if to show us "this is what I really mean". Do not follow his lead. Clearly he has his bosses' job in sight. Word has it he has already been promised.
Inside, the numbers are killing them. That is, the number of techs they are down to. They have let so many people go they cannot get the work done. Of course they want us to take up the slack. Sorry Jack, we can only do so much. If you lay off 3 or 4 more people you think that might help?
Both of those boys need our help. We are formulating a strategy. Legally and contractually. Come to the Meeting Tuesday and let's work together to make them better managers.
If this conversation confuses you, come to the meeting Tuesday and we will explain.
Bargaining continues at Legacy T, at a snails pace. We appreciate our brothers and sisters who have now been away from their family and friends for two months.
Today our team will enjoy Dreamland Ribs, courtesy of this Local. Thank you for caring.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of our brother Braxton Rusk. Braxton was an Electronic Technician at the City Center and a member of our local for 12 years. He will be missed.
Some of you received a letter over the weekend advising you “It’s here – 90 days before you retire.” One member told us his wife was upset he had made retirement plans without discussing the matter with her. The two members we spoke with have made no such retirement plans.
The letter goes on to state that “over the next three months you will be making very important decisions regarding your financial future.” We negotiate a contract every 3 years. We have no reason to believe our pensions are in danger or at risk. Should that change, you will get plenty of notice from your Union.
If you are nearing retirement it is wise to speak with a financial advisor. They are not all created equal. Speak with several. And let each of them look at the other guys proposals. Make each of them prove their proposal is best for you.
We remind you that we are in no way connected with these or any other financial planners. We have forwarded a copy of the letter to AT&T security for them to look at. We do not know where or how your information is being obtained.
Monday, May 7, 2012.
Good Morning All
Please check back later this morning for updates.
Yesterday's mobilization training and action was a huge success. To those attended, many, many thanks. You are making a difference, of that you can be sure.
For those who were unable to attend, you can be proud of your union. We are standing up. We know you are going to stand with us.
We will announce additional training at the May 15 regular meeting. You can contact Sheila on Monday if you are interested. 205-945-1979
Good Morning All
Please check back later this morning for updates.
Yesterday's mobilization training and action was a huge success. To those attended, many, many thanks. You are making a difference, of that you can be sure.
For those who were unable to attend, you can be proud of your union. We are standing up. We know you are going to stand with us.
We will announce additional training at the May 15 regular meeting. You can contact Sheila on Monday if you are interested. 205-945-1979
Organize and Mobilize
Osama Bin Laden is dead.
General Motors and thousands of American jobs are alive!
Someone reminded us yesterday that this week marks the anniversary of the killing of Osama Bin Laden. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Before we were brain washed by corporate America we knew the importance of having the weekend off. It used to be that certain retail establishments used part time workers, mostly high school students, on weekends. Everyone else was off.
It is about greed and profit. The Randall Stephensons' of the world could care less about our health. We need our weekends off!
You can help. Do not order services on the weekend. Find a way to make it happen during the week. If we are to get our weekends back, we have to start somewhere. Let's start by helping someone else get theirs back.
AT&T, Verizon, and ALEC.
Take a minute. Click on this link http://alecexposed.org/wiki/What_is_ALEC%3F#Who_funds_ALEC.3F for some interesting reading. This may help us understand where all the anti-union and anti-worker legislation is coming from.
AT&T, Verizon, and ALEC.
Take a minute. Click on this link http://alecexposed.org/wiki/What_is_ALEC%3F#Who_funds_ALEC.3F for some interesting reading. This may help us understand where all the anti-union and anti-worker legislation is coming from.
The latest bargaining report is an example of AT&T's love for us. The discussions centered around work the company has shifted to the Phillipines. You can bet they get a tax break or incentive for doing it.
Reports indicate work is drying up in a number of locations. Is AT&T intentionally shutting it down and if so, why? Is it to try to effect the November general election by helping slow the economy, or is to better position themselves for a strike if one comes? The latter does not seem likely.
AT&T continues to demand more give backs on Health Insurance. It is time for all BST members to get in this fight.
Please plan to attend our regular meeting Tuesday, May 15, to learn how you can help. Remember, AT&T is trying to set a pattern.
Organize and Mobilize
Word has it the new management team is even pushier than the team they replaced. This is AT&T trying to get blood from the turnip.
Do not let them hurt us. Do your safety checks. Make sure your trucks are safe. Two people to a manhole. If a pole is unsafe, do not climb it. You should not leave the plant unless it is safe to do so.
It appears they are trying to force us to load our trucks after hours on our own time. This violates one of the few laws that protect us. Do not work on your own time. If they try to force or intimidate you we will take the proper steps to stop it. We have rights.
Worker rights are civil rights. We will defend our rights!
We have been advised in writing by District 3 Counsel that our benefit plans are set up on a calendar year so they take effect on the first of the year. This includes our pension plan.
I find it interesting the company does not want to tell us how much they saved in benefits from the 2009 give backs. Did they actually make money off of us?
I paid the $75 a month premium for 12 months and never met my deductible. My $900 premium was pure profit. (At&t is self insured, so they pay no premiums). Many of you did the same.
Steve
Still no progress is reported. We continue to work without a contract.
Our Legacy T unit is in the T&T Sector. We have added a link directly to their site under Affiliate Links to the right of this page. (CWA T&T)
Bargaining reports are still accessible under the Bargaining tab to the left.
April 17, 2012 07:00 AM
We are now working without a contract at Legacy T. While a strike could be called at any time, for now we should go to work as scheduled. If a strike is called we will let you know.
We are one, together, tonight and tomorrow. Thanks to all who showed up ready to walk. Stand by and stay ready.
2012 Alabama Organized Labor
Awards Foundation Essay Contest
This year there will be six (6) scholarship recipients to be awarded as follows:
The 2012 Birmingham Building Trades Towers Inc. Scholarships:
3 - $3,000.00 Scholarships (Funded by Birmingham Building Trades Towers, Inc and the Pat Keahey Law Firm)
The 2012 James Albright Memorial Scholarship:
1 - $2,500.00 Scholarship (Funded by The Gardner Firm PC and The Pat Keahey Law Firm)
The 2012 Central Alabama Building Trades Scholarship:
1 - $2,000.00 Scholarship (Funded by Central Alabama Building Trades)
The 2012 Jack Baccari Memorial Scholarship:
1 - $1,500.00 Scholarship (Funded by Financial Matters LLC and The Pat Keahey Law Firm)
The contest is open to current Alabama Union members, their spouses and dependents that are full or part time post-secondary students. All essays must be submitted by Friday, May 25, 2012 and the winner will be announced at a banquet on August 18, 2012. If you are interested in applying or know someone that is, please contact Sheila at the local for a package.
Thanks to one of our loyal members for heads up on this story from the Wall Street Journal regarding the possible strike this weekend. Click to read.
Please click on the News Tab for information on AT&T Bargaining.
You need to know.
2nd Quarter Surplus
As promised, we are slowly but surely working to make this a friendlier site. For now, the Home page, where you are now, will be used for announcements.
News items will be listed under the NEWS menu at the top. Bargaining reports will be moved to the Bargaining tab. Each department has a menu and we will post department specific information under the appropriate menu.
Any suggestions you have are welcome and should be submitted to Stevemonk@cwalocal3902.com.
A PREM TECH MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LOCAL OFFICE On Sunday March 25 AT 3:00 PM.
If you are being told you need to retire because the lump sum is changing drastically or is going away soon please contact Steve at the Local office. I need to know who is misleading you and you need the facts.
Check out your financial planner/broker by clicking on the tab under My Local CWA titled Financial Planners and follow the link. You should also check out the company the agent represents.
Job Stewards, if you have not already done so please contact the Local and update all your contact information. New training will begin soon and we need to reach you.
Work has begun on a new Facebook page for the Local. We will let you know as soon as we have it up.
1st Quarter 2012 Surplus Report
Revised 4QTR11 CWA SIPP Report Click Here
PREMISE TECH BARGAINING REPORT #8
Thus far we have had little success with the company. We are reviewing the first installment of the information recently received from the company. However, we are still waiting on the company to supply us with the additional information we have requested. Once all this data has been received we will be in a position to make a new proposal. There have been numerous conference calls at the highest levels but thus far we have been unsuccessful.
Additionally, there is a petition circulating in the field for signatures to be presented to CEO Randall Stevenson. We are also putting together a plan for Prem Tech mobilization activities and will soon roll this out. We will be soliciting support from our bargaining unit members to stand up and participate in some concerted activities to encourage the company to move from their current position at the bargaining table.
4th Quarter Surplus LegacyT - ATT VTP Offer 09/15/11 ATT Surplus 09/15/11
4th Quarter Surplus Report - Click Here
Premise Tech Bargaining Report #7
A conference call was held with the bargaining team to discuss the status of our information request and how we can move forward at the bargaining table. After weeks of calls, the first installment of our information request will be received right after Labor Day. We have been told that the remainder of the requested information is voluminous and will take more time to compile.
In the meantime, the Premise Tech grievances are being met on with little success which has given rise to filing NLRB charges against the company with more charges being written and processed. We have asked the company at the very least to negotiate a meaningful grievance procedure memorandum to give some relief to the Premise Techs many of whom are being mistreated on the job.
If we could get an MOA with arbitration rights it would make a significant difference in the way our Premise Tech members are treated. Thus far we have met resistance on the part of the company. We will be soliciting support from our bargaining unit members to stand up and participate in some concerted activities to encourage the company to move from their current position at the bargaining table.
Premise Tech Bargaining Report #5
Following was posted on the web and is being emailed to all D3 Staff
Since the last bargaining session a request for additional information has been sent to the Company and we are awaiting a response. Next week the bargaining team will discuss the information request.
Upon receipt of the requested information the bargaining team will reconvene in Atlanta to formulate a plan to move bargaining forward. We will then request to meet with the Company to resume bargaining.
In the interim we have met on Premise Tech grievances. Needless to say, absent a normal grievance procedure it has been tough going. We were able to settle one termination case and return the Technician to work. We have filed a labor charge on another grievance and are reviewing the remaining grievances on which we have already met and will meet on new grievances next week.
In Unity,
Your Bargaining Team
Prem Tech bargaining reports can be found here.
Legacy T Surplus Announcement
06/15/11 - B12 Union Transfer Report
3rd Quarter 2011 Surplus Reports - Click Here
AT&T SOUTHEAST PREMISES TECHNICIANS BARGAINING COMMITTEE
Ken Worthen-CWA Local 3912 President
Norman Daniels-CWA Local 3121 President-Alternate
Gene Redd-CWA Local 3207 President-Alternate
Michael Bartoli-Local 3122 Prem Tech
Errol “Keith” Logan-Local 3204 Prem Tech
Demonte Anderson-Local 3204 Prem Tech
Christopher Davidson-Local 3112 Prem Tech-Alternate
William Storm-Local 3205 Prem Tech-Alternate
Bargaining Chair-Don LaRotonda
Staff Support-Gerald Souder