Communications Workers of America - Local 7400

05/08/2024

Are you or will be separated under VSPP or ISPP?



You may be eligible for education benefits if:

Separated under VSPP or ISPP
At least three months of TOE ,
Employees who separate from Lumen or a participating subsidiary under the guidelines of a Voluntary/Involuntary Separation Plan with at least three months of TOE, may be eligible for a period of 36 consecutive calendar months beginning on the date following Separation.

Partners in Education Benefits

A separated employee is entitled to up to $10,500 over 36 consecutive months, with $5,250 as the maximum amount per 12-month calendar period. These amounts cover tuition, fees, and books for eligible education. Employees are responsible for any applicable taxes.

Education and training under this program for separated employees include:



Continuing Education/Essential Skills – Covers a variety of continuing education options such as credit and non-credit courses, certificate and license programs, technical training, and vocational courses.
Graduate Degree Program – Includes Master’s Degree programs and Graduate level certification programs. This does not include Doctoral level study.
Undergraduate Degree Program – Two (2) or four (4) year Associate or Bachelor’s degrees through accredited schools under Partners in Education eligibility policy. The Partners in Education Committee Administrator or its designee will determine eligibility of courses, classes, and programs under this option.
If you participate… Eligibility, participation and expense reimbursement are subject to the terms and conditions of the Partners in Education Program.
All participants in the Partners in Education Program are required to satisfactorily complete all courses in accordance with the Program policies. In the event the participant fails to complete a course, or the participant does not provided proof of satisfactory completion, the participant will not be reimbursed for course tuition, book or fee expenses.




For additional information about the benefits of this program, type “Tuition” in the Company’s search browser of the Company’s intranet.

10/30/2023

WHY WE WEAR RED

In 1989, along with many of our Union brothers and sisters across the country, CWA was on strike against Bell Atlantic. This strike was successful, providing the language which assured us all the work in the outside plant associated with the fiber network. It was a long, 18-day strike, but we stood strong, and we still enjoy many of the protections that we achieved during that strike. The Company looks at a strike as business as usual, and in a very impersonal manner, but this is our livelihood, and it affects us; not just us, but our families as well. A strike is never easy, and it is always our last resort to protect our future.

One of our members walking the picket line was E. Gerald Hogan, Chief Steward, CWA Local 1103. On August 15, 1989, a Thursday morning, Gerry Hogan was killed. His death was a result from injuries he sustained when he was run down by a “scab” as he walked picket duty. The driver of the vehicle which killed him was a manager’s daughter, who was working as a “scab” during the strike.

In the CWA’s long storied history, he is the only member to be killed on a picket line.

The idea started small; we asked all of our members to wear red on Thursdays to remind the Company of the blood they had spilled, and to show support for our fallen brother, and it quickly spread nationwide as a sign of solidarity. Wearing red is a simple, but effective way to show the Company that we stand together as a Union. We all have personal lives and beliefs, but in the workplace, every member needs to share the same goals: better wages, benefits, job security, and respect in the workplace.

No company that we represent can take away the wages and benefits that we have fought so hard to achieve when we stand together. Our solidarity will make these companies prosperous and provide good jobs for generations to come, but only when we stand united.

SOLIDARITY IS NOT JUST AN IDEA. IT IS A BELIEF THAT, TOGETHER, WE CAN PROTECT AND IMPROVE OUR WAY OF LIFE.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR RED EVERY THURSDAY!

05/01/2023

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02/01/2023

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02/01/2023

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New CWA styles and winter gear are now available in the CWA Store! Check it out: www.cwastore.org

01/16/2023

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09/05/2022

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07/27/2022

**Updated link**
Did you know you can up to $5,250 a year in Partners in Education Benefits to further your education?

Reimbursement for textbooks upon course completion.
Education and career planning assistance.
Assessment of skills, interests, aptitudes and prior learning.
Use towards a class or a degree.

Join us on August 2nd for a virtual Education Fair from 12-3 PM CST.
Use this link to preregister. An email will be sent to you with instructions to connect via Teams. https://imss91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fteams.microsoft.com%2fregistration%2fN4PUa%5fNKq0KczYveLnpqEQ%2crMAJwb9jCESuP%2d4w9jPTxA%2c77fkrHlZiUqrK5bQWxUq2A%2cB2YePIczD0mfy8UeSwp%5fPg%2cQxJHQwPotUi48k%5f%2dGgVLaw%2cDJ5rLOh24E2ikKXK5ny8EA%3fmode%3dread%26tenantId%3d6bd48337%2d4af3%2d42ab%2d9ccd%2d8bde2e7a6a11&umid=D5266355-E4CA-FF05-AAD7-462F4F0E0439&auth=19120be9529b25014b618505cb01789c5433dae7-c0e21f3a34199183d80399041cd61b7e2b8a6b5e .e**

07/06/2022

Lumen Limited Early Bargaining Report

July 6, 2022

CWA District 7 CenturyLink/Lumen Bargaining Team can announce that we have reached a tentative agreement. This agreement includes an increase in wages, job security, new work brought into the bargaining unit, and no changes to benefits or pensions for active employees.

Details of the tentative agreement will be released as soon as tomorrow
Thank you for all your support, CenturyLink bargaining committee.

In Solidarity,

Lisa Avila, Assistant to the VP
Paul Castaneda, Staff Representative
Michael Salazar, Local 7037
Anthony Scorzo, Local 7777
Val Packer, Local 7621
Thomas Denos, Local 7704

06/30/2022

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Lumen Early Bargaining: Report #3
June 29, 2022

To kick off today’s bargaining, the Lumen Bargaining Committee walked in united, making a large ruckus using noise makers. We can’t let corporate greed continue to negatively impact our lives. Only collectively can we change the status quo, and sometimes that requires making a little noise. Needless to say, the company took notice.

We covered the bargaining proposals that addressed the union's priorities items of job security and wages.

In the field, Local 7200 members made some noise of their own fighting for a just a fair contract. Meanwhile more selfies keep coming in and we are almost at 1,000 pledge cards. Follow us on Facebook here: D7 page to see video and more pics.

Tomorrow is the Red Revolution. Wear red, change your Teams background to red and correspond in red/bold font.

06/29/2022

Lumen Early Bargaining: Report #2
June 28, 2022

As early bargaining continues, the union and the company are having meaningful conversations in regards to our respective priorities. Proposals have been exchanged and our Lumen Bargaining Committee remains steadfast in our fight for a fair contract at Lumen.

Throughout the D7, CWA members have been taking selfies, pledging yes for a fair contract and mobilizing their coworkers. To date we are 935 I’m All In For A Fair Contract pledge cards strong, which is 20% of our membership. Imagine how much more power we can build when we stand together against corporate greed.

Tomorrow make some noise for a fair contract - honk your horn when leaving the yard or tap/click your pens or even blow a kazoo or whistle at work.