The IBEW’s collective bargaining agreement with Verizon expires on August 6, 2011, and the Union fully expects that especially difficult negotiations with the Company are on the horizon. Our job security agreement and fully –paid health benefits are among the most important items that Verizon has targeted for elimination. NOW is time to get organized- starting with a ‘1 day and 1 year’ rally – which will be held this Thursday, August 5^th, at 6:00 at the Verizon headquarters at 185 Franklin Street in Boston. Please make every effort to attend – and if you can make it, be sure to wear your Union shirts or RED. See you there!