11/20/2008 - 10:01am
The Boston Globe printed the following story about 14 Verizon managers who were fired for falsifying company records. Be sure to click on the link at the end of the story to read the comments.
Verizon Communications Inc., the region's largest telephone company, said it fired 14 managers in the Boston area about two weeks ago for "falsifying company reports" that track the hours employees work.
Verizon spokesman Phil Santoro said the misconduct did not affect customers, but violated the company's code of conduct.
Separately, Verizon recently said it was cutting 2,700 management-level jobs nationwide, about 1 percent of its total workforce, including an unspecified number in Massachusetts, where it has about 13,000 employees.
(By Todd Wallack, Globe staff)
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMMENTS
11/13/2008 - 5:13pm
Open enrollment for benefit year 2009 for Verizon employees will be November 12- November 29, 2008. VZ will not be sending comparisons charts to you automatically. You may call 877-489-2367 to have side by side comparisons sent to you, or you may go to www.verizon.com/benefits to print them.
Members with MEP or MEP/PPO will be mailed a brochure for a new combined plan. If you make no choices you will default to the new combined plan.
If you have the Aetna PPO you must select a new insurance plan.
You have two choices for Dental Insurance, Met Life or United Concordia.
11/20/2008 - 2:14pm
We are once again holding our annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit The New England Home For Little Wanderers and the families they serve. We will be collecting non perishable food items and cash donations.
In these tough economic times it is more important than ever for us to give back to those in need.
We will be picking up donations at all work locations on Monday, November 24, 2008 and Tuesday, November 25, 2008. If you have any questions please see your steward or call the Union office 617-929-6000.
11/20/2008 - 1:33pm
Former Local 2222 member and steward Patty Harding needs our help. Her granddaughter Reese, pictured at left, has been treated for Neuroblastoma and she has no evidence of disease at this time.
As you may know we're launching 'Comics for a Cure' in Boston, January 9, 2009 to support the neuroblastoma pediatric cancer community nationwide by celebrating with an exclusive line up of headlining comedians here in Boston at the Cutler Majestic Theater. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation which funds research, clinical trials, and provides awareness, education and support for families affected by this nightmare.
Overall, tickets for the show are $55 general admission, $100 VIP/ orchestra, and there is a $40 student discount price (2 tickets at discount max) that can be purchased with ID at the theater's box office.
Thank you for all of your support.
Tracy Harding
Tracy.CFAC@hotmail.com
11/20/2008 - 12:06pm
The 51st Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. We are excited for another year of awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors. To qualify you must:
- Be a High School Senior planning to pursue a form of higher education next fall
- Sign up with the exam coordinator at you school by December 19, 2008
- Take the Labor History Exam on February 4, 2009
- Speak to Donna Berry at Local 2222 617-929-6010
- Download and complete the application & return to MA AFL-CIO no later than December 19, 2008
- Download and study the Mass Labor History Exam study guide
Click Here to Download the Application Click Here to Download the Exam Study Guide
Any questions can be directed to Donna Berry 617-929-6010
11/20/2008 - 9:09am
With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the economy plummeting, students from union families who are planning to go to college in 2009 should apply now for the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The program offers $150,000 in scholarships annually to union members, their spouses and dependents. This year, 108 students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each.
To download the application, please click HERE. Or send a postcard with your name, return address, telephone number and international union name to: Union Plus Education Foundation, c/o Union Privilege, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, D.C. 20043-4800. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2009.
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has provided more than $2.5 million to help fulfill the educational dreams of students who represent millions of working families across the nation.
More than 5,200 applications were received last year in the annual scholarship program. All members of unions participating in the Union Plus programs (as well as their spouses and dependent children) are eligible to apply for scholarships.
In addition to demonstrating academic ability, applicants must submit essays of no more than 500 words describing their career goals, detailing their relationship with the union movement and explaining why they are deserving of a union scholarship.
You also must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Graduate school students also are eligible for Union Plus scholarships.
For more info please call Donna Berry 617-929-6010
