Candice Johnson
Candice Johnson
company jobs opportunity talking
At this point, we don't know what kind of jobs they're talking about cutting, and that's one of the things we want to keep talking to the company to find out. We would like to see this as an opportunity for job growth.
agreement both critical force good helping party recognized reflects union work
I think it's a good agreement for both sides. I think it reflects that Qwest recognized that the union work force is value-added and a critical party in helping the company.
less people
But there are some people making less than that.
company
The new merged company will be better able to compete.
contract cover negotiate work
The association will work to negotiate a contract that will cover everybody.
job looking losses
We're not looking for job losses at all.
eight interested remaining
We're still interested in the eight remaining properties.
bargaining last reach seems unlikely
We're going to keep bargaining down to the very last minute, but it seems increasingly unlikely that we'll reach a deal.
acted bargaining board critical executive issues progress remain reports
The executive board acted on reports from the CWA bargaining team, which indicated that many critical issues remain to be resolved, and that progress has been disappointing.