November, 2003

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Safety Corner November/December 2003

Sunday, November 2nd, 2003

WISHA is here! That statement causes more employee concern than someone saying “Nacchio is back!” Why? Partially because in most instances the employee feels that they have committed the ultimate sin and are about to be punished or, more importantly, how will a potential citation bring the Qwest Safety Violation Disciplinary Policy down on their head. Click to continue »

Good and Welfare

Saturday, November 1st, 2003

Service Anniversaries

November: Drew Parrott 5 yrs., Melissa Kamenzind 5 yrs., David Harris 5 yrs.

December: Paul Bentson 25 yrs., Michael Pierce 15 yrs.

New Member: Dona Thaut

Time Reporting changes for the new CWA Contract

Saturday, November 1st, 2003

Qwest

These changes are available in all time reporting systems and are valid for occupational employees only. The new time codes became effective 8-17-03. Click to continue »

1-5+9=for

Saturday, November 1st, 2003
  • TO: CWA Locals with Qwest Members
  • FROM: John R. Thompson, II, District 7 Vice President
  • SUBJECT: Qwest Proxy

The Annual Shareholder’s Meeting for Qwest will be held in Denver, on Tuesday, December 16, 2003. Shareholders should be receiving the annual report any day now. Click to continue »

Something’s Sour at Darigold

Saturday, November 1st, 2003

These letters are reprinted in order to give background on the present and ongoing boycott of Darigold products. Ed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 LETTER TO LOCAL 174

“Dear Brothers and Sisters, “The hardworking Brothers and Sisters of Teamsters Local Union No. 66 have been locked out by Darigold Inc., dba WestFarm Foods, makers of the Darigold brand. Click to continue »

Dollars For Scholars

Saturday, November 1st, 2003
  • Dear CWA News and Information Subscriber We’re ready, once again, to kick off the Joe Beirne Foundation’s annual scholarship offerings for he 2004-2005 school years. Click to continue »

New Web Tool for Prescription Drugs

Saturday, November 1st, 2003

Note: Our thanks to Seattle Local 7800 for informing us of this information

There is a new consumer reference guide available on line for all Qwest employees. You can find a list of pharmacy drugs in both formulary and generic forms. This is called “Pharmacy on Line”. The web address is www.365wellst.com. If you have insurance with United Healthcare, the online pharmacy is now part of myuhc.com. Click to continue »

A Double Shot of Thank You’s

Saturday, November 1st, 2003

The Local would like to thank all of you who gave to the Tomlinson Relief fund and let you know some friends that gave. Glenda & David Griggs, Merle Eickmeyer, John R Thompson II,CWA dist 7, Larry Ellingson, Patricia Niven, Leroy & Pat Christensen, CWA Communication Workers Relief committee, And Locals 4773,4900,7901,6350,1104,7601 7812, 6215,1023,6326,4671,2202,7304 and 7804 (collected by Jake Williams) and Bob Betencourt’s TA3 Crew. Click to continue »