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AT&T East workers will be on strike Friday at 3pm ET if we do not reach an agreement with the company. This is a short strike - we will walk off the job on Friday, May 19 at 3pm ET and return to work on Monday, May 22 for our scheduled shift. If a strike is called on Friday, you should leave work and report to your picket location immediately. This greedy company makes billions off our backs but continues to try and take from us - demanding more work for less. It’s time to show them we’re not going to sit back and take it.
Keep in touch with our Local for updates and information - they will provide you with picket locations, signs, and times.
Going on strike is a decision that is not made lightly. Your bargaining team has worked countless hours to negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement, but this company is refusing to budge on the issues that matter the most to us.
We are counting on every single member to be out on that picket line and demonstrate the commitment and solidarity that have been the values we’ve lived by throughout CWA’s proud history.
What are fighting for:
Job Security
Pension improvements
Raises that will not be completely for offsetting increased health care costs
Reasonable Health Care Costs
Holding on to Departmental contract language and making improvements to current language
If something changes at the bargaining table, we will let you know. Until then, expect to strike on Friday.
Read the important Q&A below for more information:
How will I know if we’re striking or if we got a contract?
You should hear from your Local. Keep in touch with your Local and picket captain for information.
How long will this strike last?
This is only a short duration strike. Unless we reach agreement with the company for a new contract, we will walk out on Friday, and return to work on Monday morning for your scheduled shift. Remember: The more people who participate in this short duration strike, the more likely we will win on our key issues.
Is picketing required?
Yes! The key to winning the strike is being united and participating!
How do I get a strike sign?
Your Local has signs and flyers you can use while you picket!
Will I be retaliated against for striking?
Striking is a legally protected activity, and anyone on strike will not get any points or be disciplined or terminated for striking. Let your Local know immediately if a manager is threatening retaliation or asking if you’ll strike. That’s illegal.
One of my coworkers says they won’t strike (aka. scab), what do I do?
Remind them: this is not just about them - think about the people and their families affected by their actions.Talk to them and explain what’s at stake. Short term sacrifice means long-term gain, but only if we all stick together. If your coworker says they won’t strike because they need the money to survive, remind them that we are all in the same boat three days of lost wages is worth a more secure future.When the strike is over, scabs will have to face their co-workers who were willing to take action and make a sacrifice that will benefit everyone. Don’t be a scab.
Will I lose my health care as soon as we walk?
This is a short duration strike. No one will lose any health benefits during this short strike.
When do I return to work?
This is a short duration strike. All members should return to work when their normal shift begins on Monday morning, May 22
