CWA District 6 MOA with AT&T Causes Concern

This Spring we started hearing whispers that CWA District 6 (Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas) had signed a precedent-setting agreement with AT&T moving hundreds of call center workers from the AT&T Southwest Core Contract into the Purple Mobility Contract. While the agreement has seniority and pay protections for these workers – there were several major concerns across CWA.

The Mobility contracts are much younger than the traditional core AT&T-CWA Telecom contracts, and therefore weaker – considerably so in some instances, Call Center pay scales being a major one. Mobility contracts have generally functioned as a second, lower “tier” within telecom and CWA – so pushing hundreds of workers into a second-tier contract, rather than raising Mobility workers into the wages, rights and benefits of the Core contracts is worrisome

How and why was this agreement signed? The workers in District 6 were impacted more than anyone in this unprecedent move, but didn’t get a heads up – let alone a voice in the decision. CWA D6 VP Osobase maintained that the agreement was neccesary. Osobase said AT&T had threatened to surplus all of the D6 Call Centers and that this agreement will secure jobs, protect pay, and maintain workplaces.

We have made relevent documents available on our CWA Local 7250 website, so workers in our Local and across the Union can review the facts and make their own judgement about this move. There is no doubt that the Company will seek to replicate this contract-transfer in other Districts and Units - including the Legacy T Core Contract and the Orange Mobility Contract. What we have to do is to fight to make these changes on our terms and in our interests – not those of the telecom oligarchs. 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

1. AT&T FAQ Mobility Purple - SW Wireline MOA

2. Letter from CWA District 6 VP Osobase, Sr.

 

Attachments:
Download this file (ATT FAQ D6 XFER.pdf)ATT FAQ[ATT FAQ]764 kB
Download this file (D6 call center MOA (1).pdf)Letter from D6[Letter from D6]2071 kB
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ROVE PEST CONTROL
BARGAINING REPORT #31

July 22nd 2024


In yet another baffling chapter of our negotiations, the company has decided that working from home requires employees to obtain home insurance, even when using our own equipment. Yes, it seems they believe our pc’s and coffee makers are potential hazards needing comprehensive coverage. This requirement is as ridiculous as it sounds – essentially turning our homes into mini-corporate offices with all the red tape and none of the perks.

 

Last Thursday, the CWA 7250 team rallied in full force for around our Rove location. With chants louder than a boardroom full of bad ideas, we took to the parking lot to demand fair treatment and decent wages. Armed with signs, spirit, and a sense of solidarity, we turned an ordinary day into a powerful statement against the company's relentless exploitation.

 

Submitted,
CWA 7250 Bargaining team at Rove
Co-Chair: Bruce Nielsen & Shari Wojtowicz
Members: Greg Bute, Hector Capote
Alternate: Zach Sager

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Rove Pest Control Bargaining Report #30
July 12th 2024

After seven arduous months of negotiations, we've finally reached an agreement on seniority, just in time for a quirky "Christmas in July" celebration. This new agreement ensures that our veteran workers get the recognition they deserve without making newer employees feel like they've been hit by a snowball. There is yet hope tiny Tim there is still hope, though I fear the biggest goose in all of London is still safe.

It's been a long, twisted road, filled with more back-and-forth than a game of ping-pong at the North Pole. Here’s to honoring the dedication of our senior members and proving that, even in the heat of July, we can achieve a little bit of Christmas magic.

Respectfully Submitted,
CWA 7250 Bargaining team at Rove
Co-Chairs: Bruce Nielsen & Shari Wojtowicz
Members: Greg Bute, Hector Capote
Alternate: Zach Sager

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For Immediate Release:

July 10th, 2024

Oakdale, MN

ROVE PEST CONTROL WORKERS AUTHORIZE STRIKE AND PLAN RALLY FOR JULY 18TH

On June 20th members of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 7250 voted unanimously to authorize a strike if bargaining fails at Rove Pest Control company. While negotiations continue, and tentative agreements have been reached on a number of subjects, the top issues remain unresolved.

“It’s been one step forward – and two pay steps backwards, per the company’s proposals”, said Zach Sager, one of the call center employees. “Rove needs to get serious – or we’ll strike.”

Workers at the East Metro extermination company’s call center voted overwhelmingly to unionize with CWA Local 7250 back on September 15th 2023. The main issues that fueled the union drive were low wages, poor benefits, no funeral/bereavement time, and management’s disrespectful attitude towards hourly workers.

“Six months is too long to be negotiating for paid breaks, regular raises, accountable management, and union representation. This is starting to really bug me”, quipped Rove worker Greg Bute. “We need to get this pest under control.”

After more than 6 months of bargaining, the union workers at Rove believe it’s time to turn up the heat. Along with the strike authorization vote, CWA Local 7250 has announced a rally for Thursday, July 18th 2024 at 4:30pm at The Oaks Business Park at Rove Pest Control 7800 3rd St N # 1000, Oakdale, MN 55128. Members of CWA will be joined by members and leaders from the labor movement and elected officials from the region.

Senior Rove employee, Bruce Nielsen was blunt, “If these talks haven’t moved the action – maybe some action will move the talks”.

CWA Local 7250 Vice President Michelle Richardson, who oversaw the strike authorization vote, affirmed the union’s commitment to winning a fair contract, “As always, we will do whatever it takes.”

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Contact:

CWA Local 7250

President Kieran F. Knutson

612-516-7335

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