On Tuesday August 4th, local labor and community groups will come together to show support for AT&T workers and their families fighting for a fair and equitable contract.
The AT&T Corporation has continued to thrive during these difficult economic times making $36.6 million in profits per day. Yet this leading communications company is at a standstill with the workers during their contract talks. The collective bargaining is being held at the national level; however the ramifications of AT&Ts attacks against working families are felt here in Orlando.
More than 1,000 workers of AT&T are in jeopardy of losing their health care coverage and job security due to AT&Ts refusal to bargain in good faith. Workers will be joined by Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL), along with the Communication Workers of America (CWA), labor and community groups. They will show their solidarity with these AT&T workers who might be heading to the picket lines at midnight on August 8th.
American workers are stretched as never before. This is a classic case of how wages are dropping, health care costs are rising, and pensions are disappearing. However in the case of AT&T, employees are able to come to the table to negotiate these issues. This is why American workers need the Employee Free Choice Act. This current legislation would level the playing field for workers to gain a fair contract with their employer. Moreover, AT&T workers are now also facing threats of losing their healthcare and pension benefits all together.
Who: AT&T workers supported by Congressman Alan Grayson, labor and community groups
What: Rally supporting AT&T workers and their families before a potential strike on August 8th 2009 and in favor of the Employee Free Choice Act
When: Tuesday, August 4th 2009. 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Where: AT&T Building in Downtown Orlando located at 500 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 (Near Corner of Orange Avenue and Amelia Street)
The article says: “AT&T workers are now also facing threats of losing their healthcare and pension benefits all together.” Forgive me if I have it wrong, but didn’t AT&T just come to an agreement with CWA in the midwest region? While I know there was a reduction in healthcare coverage in that agreement, they didn’t lose it entirely, did they?