Qwest is a hugely profitable company thanks to your hard work. Although they have a remaining debt load and revenues are not flowing in like they used to. All we want is a fair and equitable contract that provides improvements in wages benefits and other conditions of employment. The National Union’s Strike Fund requires every striker to perform strike duty in order to be eligible for strike benefits. You will be advised of your strike assignment. Picket Captains have been working on getting everyone scheduled for picket duty. If you haven’t been contacted, see a job steward or call the Local. Your Strike Committee Chairperson is Jake Williams. If you are unable to walk a picket line because of a medical problem, we can assign you other duties and need you desperately. Click to continue »

Local rule 10 of our bylaws and rules reads: Members who are home ill for one or more weeks (5 working days) or hospitalized for three or more days shall receive an appropriate card from the local. In the case of the death of a spouse, a child or parent, the member shall receive flowers or a gift not to exceed $60.00. It is impossible for us to read the crystal ball; we need your help in this endeavor. You are the eyes and ears in the work place. If you know of a member who is ill or suffered a loss, please contact the local so we can respond accordingly. Click to continue »