CWA cites gains in new contract with Qwest Communications

The settlement includes a fair wage increase, protects health security for both active employees and retirees, and safeguards against excessive hours of forced overtime, among other gains, CWA said in a statement on its website, www.cwa-union.org  

The agreement covers 25,000 Qwest workers in 13 states – including Minnesota – and is subject to membership ratification. More details of the agreement will be made available sometime tomorrow.

Among the highlights:

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– A wage increase of 7.5 percent over the three-year contract term.

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– Employees will continue to have employer-paid health care, with changes to the out-of-pocket cost structure that will reduce overall costs for many workers. There is a new enrollment fee for spouse and family coverage. Retired workers also will maintain their employer-paid health care, with some offsetting changes to retiree life insurance coverage.

– Continuation of the 8-hour limit on mandatory overtime per week, enabling workers to balance their work and family lives.

CWA Vice President Annie Hill said CWA was determined to reach a fair contract for Qwest workers who are a critical part of the company\’s ability to succeed in a tough, competitive environment.

"We\’ve worked with this company for many years and our members have done their part and more to keep Qwest going forward," she said. "It\’s very important to our members that Qwest acknowledge the value they bring to this company, and this agreement does that." CWA workers haven\’t had a wage increase in three years, agreeing to two contract extensions in 2001 and 2003 to support Qwest and a new management team.

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CWA represents Qwest workers in 13 states: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

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