CWA local 4773

CWA local 4773 Communication workers of America local 4773

09/22/2023
11/12/2022

Update #14
11/11/22


Negotiations between your CWA bargaining committee and Frontier North, Inc. resumed in person on November 8th, 9th and 10th at the CWA District 4 office in Cleveland, OH. The parties continue to discuss items paramount to reaching an agreement supported by your bargaining committee Please continue wearing red on Thursdays and MOBILIZE, MOBILIZE, MOBILIZE as a display of solidarity.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385 and Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372

07/29/2022

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has issued a notice of violation against Stamford-based Frontier Communications for allegedly jeopardizing public safety through “reckless and inappropriate underground installations” of fiber optic cable. “When Frontier and its contractors were not us...

07/29/2022

Bargaining Update 12

The Frontier Tentative Agreement was voted down. The ballot tally was completed today, July 29, 2022 in the Cleveland office.
The Frontier Tentative Agreement did not pass.

06/18/2022

"Negotiations between your CWA bargaining committee and Frontier North, Inc. resumed at the CWA District 4 office in Cleveland, on June 13, 14 and 15. The Company and Union have reached a complete final settlement. The final settlement must be approved by the CWA Executive
Board before an official tentative agreement can be reached between the parties. A complete summary of all changes in the Frontier North Collective Bargaining Agreement will be shared with all members once the final settlement is approved by the Executive Board. Please continue wearing red on Thursdays as a display of solidarity."

06/11/2022

Bargaining Update #8

Negotiations between CWA and Frontier North, Inc. resumed this week June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2022. The contract is currently extended until June 18, 2022. Your Bargaining Committee will meet with Frontier’s management team at the CWA District 4 office in Cleveland, on June 13-15. Based on continued discussions between the parties, the Company and Union have tentatively agreed on multiple proposals. The bargaining committee continues to review and analyze Frontier’s proposals.

Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

05/27/2022

Bargaining Update # 7
Negotiations continued between CWA and Frontier North, Inc. on Tuesday- Thursday May 24 – May 26, 2022. CWA and the company agreed to extend the contract until June 18, 2022. Your Bargaining Committee passed counter and revised proposals to the Company. Based on continued discussions between the parties, the Company revised and submitted additional counter proposals. Negotiations will resume June 7-9, 2022. The bargaining committee continues to review and analyze Frontier’s proposals. Your participation in upcoming Mobilization actions across the District, in the coming days is encouraged. Stay tuned.

Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385 and Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372

05/13/2022

Bargaining update #5

Bargaining resumed between CWA and Frontier North, Inc. on Tuesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 12, 2022. Your Bargaining Committee discussed counter proposals presented by the Company. Based on dialogue between the parties, the Company and Union revised and submitted several proposals. The bargaining committee continues to review and evaluate all information provided by Frontier to the committee.

Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385 and Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372

05/06/2022

Frontier Communications will be closing part of its Fort Wayne operations in a move that will affect 50 employees according to a notice filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

04/27/2022

Frontier Bargaining Update #4-
The Bargaining Committee secured a contract extension until May 28, 2022. The current extension was due to expire on April 30, 2022. Bargaining resumed between CWA and Frontier North, Inc. on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Your Bargaining Committee presented additional proposals to Frontier and discussed counter proposals presented by the Company.

Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385 and Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372

04/22/2022

Bargaining update #3

"Face to face negotiations commenced in Cleveland, OH at the District office on April 20th and 21st between CWA and Frontier North, Inc. The parties discussed and presented several proposals and counter proposals.

The Bargaining Committee continues to review, discuss and evaluate the effects of the proposals presented by Frontier. Your Bargaining Committee presented additional proposals to Frontier both days. Bargaining will resume on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385 and Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372"

04/18/2022

Here's our Bargaining update #2

"Negotiations resumed on April 14, 2022 and continued on April 15, 2022 between CWA District 4 and Frontier North, Inc. The Company’s chair presented several operational proposals to the CWA bargaining committee.
The Union is reviewing and discussing the Company's proposals. Your Bargaining Committee presented numerous proposals to Frontier. Bargaining will recommence on Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21, 2022.Those discussions will be held in person in Cleveland, OH at the District office. Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays."

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385, and Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671.

04/08/2022

Negotiations Update #1
Negotiations began on April 5, 2022 and continued on April 7, 2022 between CWA District 4 and Frontier North, Inc. The Company’s benefits team representatives along with Frontier lead negotiator Rick Carpenter presented proposals related to active and retiree healthcare benefits.

The Union is reviewing the Company's proposals. Your Bargaining Committee has been hard at work developing proposals to present to Frontier. Bargaining will resume on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Please support your bargaining committee by wearing red on Thursdays.

Your Union Bargaining Committee
Chair – Shannon Kirkland, CWA Staff Representative, Steve Kotel WI, President CWA Local 4671, John Cosgrove OH, President CWA Local 4375, Aaron Carpenter OH, President CWA Local 4372, TJ Golia IN, Area Representative, CWA Local 4773, Eric Baxter OH, President, CWA Local 4385, and Judy Brasda WI, Assignment Center Rep, CWA Local 4671

Informational Picket 4-2
04/02/2022

Informational Picket 4-2

03/10/2022
2022 bargaining committee meeting in LaPorte
03/09/2022

2022 bargaining committee meeting in LaPorte

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210 State St
Laporte, IN
46350

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