Welcome!          


View the Summer 2009 issue of The Shield


Previous Issues:
Spring 2008
Winter 2008


2010 Summer Picnic

click to view flyer


August 14, 2010
11:00am-6:00pm
Hines Park - Helms Haven
Tickets $1.00

Ask Stewards for
Tickets and Info
Main Menu
WIN Audio Headlines

Listen
to the latest audio headlines from Worker's Independent News.

Browse the archive of audio news clips.

Requires Real Player software installed on your PC.
Comic Relief
U.S. Labor History
Contact Info
CWA Local 4050/4090

220 Bagley
Suite 832
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 963 - 1873
Fax: (313) 963 - 8577

Info Lines

Special Services:
(313) 963 - 2160 ext-33

Legacy-T:
(313) 963 - 9876

Lucent & Avaya:
(313) 963 - 9873

Global Services:
(313) 963 - 9874


Email:

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President:
Dave Skotarczyk

Executive Vice President:
Troy Smith

Secretary/Treasurer:
Gerald Sokoloski

Vice Presidents at Large Special Services:
Earl Cayce
Stephen Frye

Vice President at Large Global Services:
Keith Valko

Vice President at Large National Units:
Mike Klein

Area Representative Provisioning:
Gloden Glass

Area Representative Maintenance:
Artistine Taylor

Area Representative Global Services:
Jim Adamowicz

Area Representative Lucent:
Steve Brissman




Webmaster:
Mike Killewald



Important Announcements
Update: Now that SBC has merged with AT&T and changed their name to at&t, there is a lot of confusion on information posted on this web site. Going forward with the new at&t's terminology, we will now be referring to pre-merger SBC employees as "Legacy-S" and the pre-merger AT&T employees as "Legacy-T"

NEW! Online Store: Get your CWA Local 4050/4090 T-shirts and other merchandise today by visiting our online store. Password Required: cwa123

CWA Local 4050/4090 2010 COPE Drive

As the new contracts were being passed out, we had a COPE drive where we were very successful in signing up close to 40 new COPE members with a few of those members receiving awards for their contributions. Sean Flemming received a CWA watch for his generous contribution, Stephan Graham received a CWA COPE hat, and Anthony Womack received a CWA COPE mug.





Write Congress! Find Your Elected Officials >> Enter Zip Code:
CWA Local 4050/4090 Photos
Local 4050 Topics:
Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/25 9:29:39 (8 reads)

Manager Leon Wyre at the Clawson construction garage suspended the whole garage for refusing to attend a MSOC huddle this morning. Please ask everyone to wear red tomorrow in support of these brave members.

These members are fighting to receive a little respect. They are not protesting MSOC itself, they are protesting abusive management policies.



Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/24 14:00:53 (5 reads)

Actives: Oct 4 – 15, 2010
Unannounced Correction Period Oct 15-29, 2010

Retirees: Oct 18 - 29, 2010
Unannounced Correction Period Nov 1-12, 2010

Flexible Retirees: Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2010



Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/24 13:50:45 (8 reads)

Effective 1/1/2011/for Company sponsored Medical; the Company will use BC/BS of Illinois exclusively for the Mid West. United Health Care will be dropped. For both actives and retirees/all pre and post 93 retirees.


Read More... ( 580 bytes more )

Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/24 12:15:22 (5 reads)

The votes have been counted on the ratification of the tentative agreement between CWA and AT&T Internet Services. It was voted down overwhelmingly.



Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/24 12:14:56 (37 reads)

CWA’s ATT Internet bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Internet Services covering 5,000 workers in Districts 3, 4, 6 and 9. The agreement, reached July 21, improves pay and benefits, strengthens the grievance and arbitration process, and provides Internet workers with the same transfer and bidding rights as other AT&T workers have.


Read More... ( 2268 bytes more )

Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/18 10:06:20 (16 reads)

Approximately two weeks ago the US Treasury Department notified US Corporations (including ATT) that it was their intention to eliminate the Payroll Savings Bond plan(s) as they exist today (through National Bond Trust).


Read More... ( 955 bytes more )

Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/17 14:03:12 (13 reads)

Final Bargaining Report # 15

We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement on a new three year contract between CWA and AT&T Midwest. In these tough economic times, in the most economically depressed part of the country, we have reached an agreement that achieves our key goals:
1) Maintained and improved our Standard of Living
2) Increased Pension Band
3) Enhanced employment security

There are changes in our health care that will result in increased out of pocket costs. However, when wages and the new company-funded tax-free Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) are factored in, CWA members--from the highest paid to the lowest--are better off, on average, every year of this contract by thousands of dollars a year. Contract explanation is forthcoming, mean while here are some highlights on the key issues on new tentative agreement.


Read More... ( 1665 bytes more )

FYI : 
Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/11 14:06:14 (21 reads)

District 4 RMC Newsletter – August 7, 2010 – Volume #12

Health Reimbursement (HRA) Claims

Getting reimbursed for Medical, Dental, Vision Premiums

Follow the guide below to help you better understand what proof is required when filing claims for contribution (monthly premium) reimbursement from your HRA.


Read More... ( 1855 bytes more )

Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/8/10 11:48:52 (16 reads)

In non-emergency situations, you have the opportunity to plan ahead for your medical care to ensure you maximize your benefits (and not incur higher out of pocket amounts). What should you do?


Read More... ( 2012 bytes more )

Posted by Dave Skotarczyk on 2010/7/18 10:38:18 (20 reads)

To learn why Virg Bernero is the best
Democratic candidate in the Tuesday,
August 3rd Primary, please click on


http://www.miaflcio.org/press-room/videos.html



Thanks and have a great day!
Mark T. Gaffney, President
MICHIGAN STATE AFL-CIO



More News - Page: (1) 2 3 »
Weather
National CWA Headlines