As Talks Resume, Verizon Argues With a Union Over an Ad Phrase

Article Abstract:

Contract negotiations between Verizon Communications and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) continue to linger over differences involving workers'? benefits and employment guarantees. The employees' labor union is predicting a long, drawn-out settlement process.? The negotiation difficulties are not helped by the Verizon Wireless lawsuit against the union for the latter's modified use of the company's famous advertising phrase 'Can You Hear Me Now?' in a discussion with journalists about contract discussions.? The labor union used the phrase 'Can You Hear Us Now?' as part of its challenge to the company's plan to lay off workers.?The CWA has countersued, charging Verizon Wireless with violation of federal wiretap regulations because the company listened to the union's conference call with reporters.

Legal issues & crime, Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Verizon Wireless Inc., Wireless telecommunications service, Trademark infringement

---

Talk of Partners, Rumblings of Battle at Verizon

Article Abstract:

Verizon Communications says it is seeking a partnership with its labor unions, even as a strike looms. The company wants its workers to pay more for health coverage, and it wants increased flexibility to cut jobs and transfer employees. Union officials retort that Verizon is not serious, as evidenced by its aggressive effort to fight unionization of almost 20,000 workers at Verizon Wireless.

Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Analysis, Labour relations

---

Verizon and Unions Meet With Mediator

Article Abstract:

Verizon Communications and its unions met with the head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in an effort to avert a strike planned for this weekend by the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The strike would affect telephone service in New England, the Middle Atlantic States and Washington D.C.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: A matter of trusts. For older and richer. Nothing to declare
• Abstracts: BMO posts 36% surge in profit. National Bank's profit surges. National, Laurentian show rise in profit
• Abstracts: Rogers asks CRTC to ban local bundling. Bell takes Wi-Fi on the rails. Primus set to try local residential service
• Abstracts: IBM's chip process ups battery time. Computer market changes mean end of status quo. 1903
• Abstracts: Bre-X affiliate seeks to get back in business. CN creates five regional divisions. Agents scramble to save travel plans

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.