Candice Johnson
Candice Johnson
bargaining last reach seems unlikely
We're going to keep bargaining down to the very last minute, but it seems increasingly unlikely that we'll reach a deal.
company jobs opportunity talking
At this point, we don't know what kind of jobs they're talking about cutting, and that's one of the things we want to keep talking to the company to find out. We would like to see this as an opportunity for job growth.
contract cover negotiate work
The association will work to negotiate a contract that will cover everybody.
less people
But there are some people making less than that.
cut jobs understanding
Right now it's our understanding that the jobs would be cut in management.
along hard health retirement safeguard security work
Retirement security is very important for our members, along with health care, so in bargaining, we work hard to safeguard these benefits.
job looking losses
We're not looking for job losses at all.
choice easier fair workers
It makes it easier for workers to make a fair choice.
eight interested remaining
We're still interested in the eight remaining properties.
acted bargaining board critical executive issues progress remain reports
The executive board acted on reports from the CWA bargaining team, which indicated that many critical issues remain to be resolved, and that progress has been disappointing.
both contract hopeful point reach sides
You're always hopeful in contract talks. Both sides want to reach a settlement, but at this point nothing has changed.
access biggest jobs keeping members
This is about keeping good-quality jobs and keeping access for our members to these good-quality jobs. That's really the biggest issue.
agreement both critical force good helping party recognized reflects union work
I think it's a good agreement for both sides. I think it reflects that Qwest recognized that the union work force is value-added and a critical party in helping the company.
company
The new merged company will be better able to compete.