October 14,2021

Earlier today, Verizon announced that management and non-union employees who report to company buildings and retail stores will be mandated to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a medical or religious exemption.

Verizon notified CWA of their intention to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for the unionized workforce. CWA has requested to bargain over the impact that any mandate may have on our members.

We expect to begin having meetings with management around October 25th, 2021, to discuss and bargain regarding the implementation and impact of any mandate..

We will keep you posted regarding any developments.

October 12, 2021`

Petitions for the Steward position for calendar years 2022-2023 that were received to the Union Hall by October 6,2021 were counted and reviewed by the Election Committee on October 8, 2021. The petitions that were approved are as follows.

Splice Group: John Pungello Brian Croyle

FIOS/Core: Joseph Gray

There will be no election needed for the 2022-2023 steward positions

* * * * NOTICE * * * *

Nomination & Elections

For Shop Steward

CWA Local 1107

September 20, 2021

As provided in the CWA Local 1107 by-laws article XIV, “Nominations and Election of Local Officers and Shop Stewards”.  Fifteen (15) days notice is hereby giving for the Nominations & Election for Shop Steward

(1) – Shop Steward:             Installation & Repair Group (3)

(2) – Shop Steward:             CXM

• Line (1)          
• Splicing (2)

(3) – Shop Steward:

• Central Office // COEI (1))
• Building & Supply Group, Clerical Group, Miscellaneous Group, Company Services (1)     

• Non-Verizon Group (1)
• Verizon Business (2)

Nominations for Shop Steward will be by petition signed by Three (3) members in good standing of Local 1107.  The petition must be signed by the candidate.  The petition must be sent by U.S. Mail to:

Communications Workers of America, Local 1107

200 East Erie Street

Blauvelt, N.Y.  10913

Attention: Election Committee. 

Only petitions received in the Local Office no later than Wednesday October 6,2021 will be valid.  The Election Committee will conduct Elections where necessary, in accordance with the bylaws of Local 1107, and the United States Laws governing election of Union Officers.

Shop stewards shall be nominated and elected in the groups they represent. *

To obtain a petition please contact: John Pungello Election Chair (845) 667-0557

Or by calling the Local Office - (845- 638-1107)

The Election committee will hold elections in accordance with the by-laws of CWA Local 1107 and the US Laws governing election of Union Officers.

Home Garaging Coming to an End

For the past 15 months, many of our members were able to garage from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. These arrangements were necessary to keep our members safe and to survive the unprecedented circumstances. When we left our workplaces, no one realized what our country was facing and no one expected it would last as long as it has.

As always, our members rose to the occasion, they have been truly essential. Without reliable telecommunications service our hospitals could not function, millions of people would not have been able to continue working remotely and children would have been cut off from education.

We have agreed to extend the Covid-19 Home Garaging agreement through the month of July 2021. The Company has informed us that this is the last extension of this agreement and the home garaging will end on August 1, 2021.

As we prepare for the return to our normal working conditions, please be assured that CWA will work closely with Verizon to ensure that the workplaces are safe for the return of our members. Vaccinations are readily available and are the best way to protect against COVID-19. We encourage all members to get the vaccine.

As you know, since March 2020, we have had agreements regarding certain employees working from home due to Covid-19.

We have reached an agreement with Verizon to extend our Covid-19 work from home agreements until September 30, 2021. We have also agreed to continue to meet with Verizon to discuss future plans for those employees working at home.

We will keep you informed with regards to those discussions.

The Election Board would like to thank all the members for taking the time to come and vote. This has been one of the greatest turnouts in the local's history, with 75% of the membership casting a vote.

The election board has counted and validated all the ballots and the results are as follows:

For office of the President

John Buchan    114                                           Dennis Leahy    34

For the office of Secretary Treasurer

Ken Kinsley     108                                            Liz Arone        40

We congratulate John Buchan and Ken Kinsley on winning the election, but most importantly we would like to thank all of you for showing your support for your local and participating in the process to keep the local strong.

Communications Workers of America

Local 1107

*****Notice of Election*****

The Election committee has validated the following petitions:

                   President: John Buchcan

                                   Dennis Lehay

       Vice President: Todd Kelsey

Secretary Treasure: Ken Kinsley

                                Liz Arone

         Business Agent: Greg Brower

                                     Dan Caprara

                                    Rich Galante

No Election will be held for VP or BAs since these positions were uncontested.

For the Office President and Secretary Treasurer an Election will be held at the Union Hall (200 East Erie Street Blauvelt NY 10913) on October 2nd, 2020 from 6am until 6pm.

Voting Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully before marking and mailing your ballot:

► Mark an “X” in the box next to the name of the candidate of your choice. Do not place your name, anyone else's name initials or any other identifying information on the ballot. Ballots containing any identifying information will be voided.

► Place your marked ballot in the small envelope labeled “Secret Ballot Envelope” and seal it. Do not write on this envelope. You must use the Secret Ballot Envelope to insure that ballot secrecy is maintained. Failure to use the Secret Ballot Envelope will result in your ballot being voided when the ballots are counted. If your ballot package does not contain a Secret Ballot Envelope, you may obtain one by contacting Election Chairperson John Pungello at 845-667-0557

►Insert the sealed Secret Ballot Envelope containing your marked ballot into the pre-addressed return envelope and seal it. Print your Name and Address in the return address space provided on the return ballot envelope and mail it to CWA Local 1107

PO Box 148 , Blauvelt NY 10913 - Attention Election Committee.

►Your printed name on the return ballot envelope will identify you as an eligible voter. Your vote will remain secret because the Secret Ballot Envelope containing your ballot will be separated from the return ballot envelope and mixed with other Secret Ballot Envelopes before it is opened and ballot counted.

►Ballot secrecy can only be preserved if you personally mark and mail your ballot. Do not allow anyone else to mark or handle your ballot or see how you voted. Do not give your ballot to anyone else for mailing. Do not  hand deliver your ballot to the Union Hall.

Important:

 â–º Mail your ballot in sufficient time for it to be received at CWA 1107, PO Box 148  Blauvelt, NY 10913 by 5pm  October 2, 2020.

Election Committee:

John Pungello, Chairman                    Desmond Robinson       Thomas O’Brien

  845-667-0557                                      845-558-9980               914-450-0151