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.

The CWA Members’ Relief Fund provides a striker benefit of $200.00 per week beginning with the 15th day of a strike and $300.00 per week beginning with the 29th day. These monies are not retroactive; however you will get one additional check after the conclusion of the strike.

The CWA members’ Relief Fund is extremely healthy, it currently has more than $200 million dollars and contributions by over 700,000 members will continue during the time we are on strike, should a strike become necessary. In addition to the weekly striker benefit provided by the Members Relief Fund, CWA’s Defense Fund insures that necessary medical and dental care will be provided to you and your dependents in cases where the employer stops medical during a strike.