CWA – NOKIA BARGAINING REPORT # 51

March 12, 2019Dear Brothers and Sisters,The Company and Union Bargaining Teams met today.   The Company informed us todaythat they have decided they are going to offer the Enhanced Special Voluntary TerminationProgram (ESVTP) in 17 base locations.  The Company is justifying this action by saying there isa surplus of 122 Installers. This is strictly a voluntary offer with eligibility under the provisionsof the existing 2014 Effects Agreement paragraph E(5). Let’s be clear, CWA doesn’t believe thatthe Company is correct in this action, and we will review our options in the upcoming days. Now, it is the opinion of the Bargaining Team that the Company is offering this voluntaryas a means to try to diminish our strength at the Bargaining Table.  While we will not adviseInstallers if this is the right time/offer for them to take, we will remind you that we arecontinuing to bargain a comprehensive proposal that will allow those that want to leave no lessthan the existing ESVTP going forward.  In addition, we continue to fight to remain a part ofNokia’s future.  Our next bargaining meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Please continue to mobilize.  It is extremely important that the CEO of Nokia, Nokia’sBargaining Chair, Nokia’s Customers and your Legislators need to know that eliminating goodUnion jobs and putting retiree’s benefits at risk is BAD BUSINESS.   Also check out and joinNokia’s Yammer Field Forces conversation.  In addition, remember if you encounter qualityissues with 3P contractors or, you are sent to clean up their mess please send the information tothe bargaining team by emailingcwalocal1090@yahoo.com. One Day Longer.  One Day Stronger.  An Injury To One, Is An Injury To All.  United WeStand. Your Bargaining Team,Mary Jo ReillySteve AmatoLuis Benitez