Local 9417

Our battle for a good contract is just beginning. Everyone must get involved. Our strength in bargaining comes from a strong and visible mobilization. Make sure the company knows that we stand together behind our bargaining team. Your power is what will move AT&T management at the table.

Working without a Contract….What does this mean?
You will continue to work.
You will still earn a paycheck.
The company cannot change your wages or working conditions.
All benefits. Including health care will remain in effect.
The grievance procedure continues, but not arbitration.
You have the legal right to participate in "concerted activity". You can mobilize on the job, wearing CWA t-shirts, buttons, stickers, leaflet and informational picketing.
The company continues retrogressive bargaining and we remain far apart at the bargaining table. Key issues like wages, benefits, scheduling, differentials and pensions are still at stake.
There are a number of reasons why your union leadership has made this decision:
We’ll show the public that the unionized workers of AT&T care about service quality…even if the company doesn’t. We will do everything possible to ensure that our customers receive good service. By not striking at this time, we show our willingness to go the extra mile.
The company expects a strike and has been preparing for one. Why should we give them what they expect, and maybe even want? If at some point we decide it is the best tactic we have 150,000 CWA members at AT&T who will support you.
NO business as usual!
We will not simply be working as usual. Mobilization is more important than ever. Our strength in bargaining comes from a strong and visible mobilization. Make sure the company knows that we stand together behind our bargaining team. Display signs on your cubicle, desks and bulletin boards. Do workplace actions, informational picketing and rallying. Your power is what will move AT&T management at the table.

OUR CONTRACT HAS EXPIRED......