About 17,000 AT&T workers in California and Nevada go on strike
Source: Reuters
About 17,000 AT&T workers in California and Nevada go on strike
By Anjali Athavaley
About 17,000 AT&T Inc workers in California and Nevada went on strike on Wednesday, alleging that the company violated contract terms by forcing employees to do work outside their areas of expertise.
The employees, who work in the company's phone, landline and cable services businesses, have been working without a contract for almost a year. Last year, the workers, who are represented by the Communications Workers of America, voted to authorize a strike.
AT&T had 268,000 employees as of Jan. 31, according to a filing. The company said it was prepared to continue serving customers.
"A walkout is not in anybodys best interest, and its unfortunate that the union chose to do that," AT&T said in a statement. "Were engaged in discussion with the union to get these employees back to work as soon as possible."
(Reporting by Anjali Athavaley; Editing by Marguerita Choy)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-at-t-strike-idUSKBN16T2PJ
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(8,203 posts)"A walkout is not in anybodys best interest, and its unfortunate that the union chose to do that," AT&T said in a statement. "Were engaged in discussion with the union to get these employees back to work as soon as possible."
I beg to differ...not sure what employees were forced to do -outside of their area of expertise, but if they are still CWA and IBEW (landline, cable) - that might be what is happening..this had to be a huge event....
30 Years AT&T employed...saw many strikes in my day...during late 60's - thru 90's..you do not cross over skill sets..just like a manager cannot do the work of union members..unless there is a strike...then all managers hands on deck...
I wonder if it could have something to do with Directv-AT&T employees?? dunno - I need to research further..or just make a few calls....