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MEMBERSHIP CARDS.
CWA International is going digital. Membership cards will now be digital on your phone. A link to your new card will be emailed to you via the email address that we have on file. IF YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS or DO NOT HAVE ONE ON FILE WITH CWA, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNION HALL WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT CAN BE USED.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Tentative Agreement Reached
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Cincinnati Bell Telephone have reached a Tentative Agreement on a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. The proposed agreement would remain in effect through May 16, 2029, pending ratification by the membership.
Highlights of the Tentative Agreement
Wages
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$2,000 lump-sum payment following ratification
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3.50% wage increase – January 2027
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3.50% wage increase – January 2028
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3.00% wage increase – January 2029
Healthcare
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Employees will continue to have a choice between the PPO Plus and HSA plans.
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There are no changes to the healthcare plans other than a slight increase in monthly premiums.
PTO
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Employees reaching 5 years of service will begin accruing a fourth week of PTO.
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Employees reaching 25 years of service will begin accruing a sixth week of PTO.
Bereavement
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Improvements to the bereavement policy will provide additional time off.
Working Conditions
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Improvements include defining all holidays as premium, employee milestone awards, and a trial period to potentially eliminate VOT.
The agreement is not final until it is ratified by the membership.
BALLOTS WILL BE MAILED OUT MONDAY
8-17-26
Next Membership Meeting
Sept 15, 2026
7PM at
Iron Workers Local 44
