Verizon Workers Face New Contract with Mix of Relief and Apprehension
Determined action by members beat back some of Verizon’s more outrageous demands. Photo: CWA.
Union leaders announced with relief a deal that preserves strong job security language, gives an 8 percent raise over four years, maintains existing pensions for current workers, and maintains job security protections. But it’s controversial among members because Verizon won big concessions.
