Employees must comply with the following to be eligible for disability. Click to continue »
General Disability Information/Guidelines for Qwest
Written by admin on May 1st, 2006Association of Flight Attendants AFA-CWA
Written by admin on May 1st, 2006The Association of Flight Attendants are CWA Members.
Leave All Blades Behind Takes Step Towards Law
Washington, DC, March 17 2006 – The Congressional Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection and Cyber security yesterday accepted Rep. Edward Markey’s (D-MA) Leave All Blades Behind amendment, bringing it one step closer to reaching the House floor. The amendment was attached to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reform bill that will now go before the Committee on Homeland Security for approval. Click to continue »
CODE OF CONDUCT BECOMING OF A UNION MEMBER
Written by admin on January 1st, 2006The Union should renew the idea that there are certain standards of behavior as a worker and a Union member. Remember, being a member of CWA is a privilege not a right and we are proud to be one. Click to continue »
CWA’S Member Relief Fund
Written by admin on July 1st, 2005Qwest 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 Rules Regarding Illness/Death/Flowers
Written by admin on July 1st, 2005Local 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 »
Good and Welfare
Written by admin on January 1st, 2005Service Anniversaries Special Recognition to Merle Eickmeyer 12-02-61, 43 years! 12-23-69, Andy Allen 35 years. (Sorry, missed you last time Andy!)
January, David Parker 35 years. Nathan Poole 5 yrs., Matthew Dillon 5 yrs.
February, Doug Brewer 25 years, Doyle Simons, 25 years, Dodd Tremaine 5 yrs., Jeremy Peek 5 yrs., Eric Bartlett 5 yrs., Kelley Hopkins 5 yrs., William Brady 5 yrs., Steven Goodrich 5 yrs., Gary Kirkpatrick 5 yrs., David Thomas, 5 yrs.
THE FOURTY NINE-HOUR RULE AND OTHER OVERTIME ISSUES AND MYTHS
Written by admin on January 1st, 2005By Clay Bowlby
Over the last several months Local 7804 has been engaged in defending our local agreements with Qwest Corporation management in the State of Washington. We have argued and still maintain that we have a valid agreement with the company that precludes the implementation of the forty-nine hour rule as described in the collective bargaining agreement. Click to continue »
What is FMLA?
Written by admin on July 1st, 2004Answer:
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) provides certain employees with up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave a year, and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave as if employees continued to work instead of taking leave. This Compliance Guide summarizes the FMLA provisions and regulations, and provides answers to the most frequently asked questions. More detail on the FMLA may be found in the regulations (see Links Page on Local’s website) Click to continue »
Dear Working Families e-Activist
Written by admin on March 1st, 2004Last week we reported to you that the Bush overtime pay take-away is likely to be finalized by President Bush and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao before the end of March. An announcement could come as soon as this Friday. Click to continue »
The Avalanche Effect
Written by admin on January 1st, 2004After nearly 15 years of work and near completion of a national ergonomics standard, on October 29, 2003, the National Safety Council (NSC) surrendered its sponsorship of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Ergonomics Standard (Z365). By withdrawing its sponsorship of the standard and the almost impossible task of finding another sponsoring organization, the standard-setting activity ends. In claiming that the continuation of its sponsorship presented a serious financial burden, the NSC has bowed to the pressures and desires of many employers (such as IBM, Anheuser-Busch companies, Fed-Ex, UPS, and Emerson Electric) and their representative organizations (such as the National Coalition on Ergonomics, The United States Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Association of American Railroads, and the Food Marketing Institute) to not pursue the development and completion of a national ergonomics standard. This decision, which was opposed by the majority of the members of the committee, including all of the labor representatives, has been viewed as short-sighted and solely in the interests of that portion of the business community that has refused to acknowledge the importance of workplace ergonomics. Of particular concern, the NSC’s action brings into the question its degree of commitment to worker safety and health. Click to continue »