Brothers and Sisters,
As of December there is a vacancy on the executive board for the Plant at Large seat. This seat will be filled at the January Executive board meeting held January 27, 2022. Any member in good standing that is interested can send a letter/email addressed to President Daniel Musard.
Email: ibew2323@verizon.net
Mailing address: 22 Amflex Dr. Cranston, RI 02921.
Brothers & Sisters,
We regret to inform you the planned informational meeting for Sunday, December 12th is being postponed.
Yesterday, December 7th, a stay was issued in Federal District court on Executive Order 14042: Covid Vaccination for Federal Contractors.
Verizon relied heavily on this Executive Order in formulation of the Vaccination Policy that they imposed on the Union associates. Due to the stay issue there is now a large degree of uncertainty moving forward.
Currently, Verizon has informed the Union, they will honor the stay, and monitor the case for clarity.
However, they will continue to proceed with requiring submission of vaccination as described in their November 29th communication.
The component of the policy currently paused is the Leave/Separation portion of the plan. Verizon has indicated if the stay is lifted quickly they plan on moving forward with their original policy.
The uncertainties come into play if the stay remains in place, or how quickly the case is decided in the courts which could continue to affect the Verizon Policy.
Due to the lack of clarity it would not be prudent to conduct an informational meeting at this time.
As new details become available we will share them with you.
The Union has been notified of a NE Surplus. The Company is using the provisions of Special Enhanced Income Protection Plan language for this surplus.
The following titles & locations have been declared surplus in Rhode Island:
21 – Central Office Technicians (Providence MCO)
7 – Fiber Network Technicians – Providence
1 – Administrative Assistant – Pawtucket
Key Dates: Volunteer Period: August 3 – August 16 Last Day Worked: September 4 Off-Payroll Date: September 5
The Local will be conducting 2 Retirement Planning Webinars provided by Scarborough Alliance. You can register to attend a webinar titled: “Retirement Income and Investment Planning for Members” hosted by Steve Raymond, Regional Manager, Scarborough Alliance Group.https://bit.ly/scarborough-investment-webinars-aug-2021
If you have any questions please call the Union Office 401-946-2323.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS:
SCHOLARSHIP ALTERNATES:
The award will be paid to the parent of the $1000.00 scholarship recipient upon proof of receipt or proof of payment to the institution of higher learning.
