Let me start out by thanking all of our members especially the Chiefs and Stewards in the Tampa and Eastern Divisions. All of you have been helpful and patient while I’ve been getting accustomed to my new position as a Business Representative for our local.
The biggest issue in the CZT II/Cable Splicer work groups has been the T&P Circuit Repair Group. I’ve attended several meetings on this issue over the course of the last two weeks, along with assisting Stewards on filing Grievances on this issue. Of course, we are still having a lot of problems with overtime, especially when it involves the NDC trying to call someone out after hours.
On Friday, the company started notifying Cable Splicer’s that are assigned to the” fluid group” that the company will start scheduling these technicians to work on Saturdays. Hopefully we will be having a follow up meeting with the Core Director later this week about these issues.
The Care Center has been relatively quiet this last month; the big issue right now in Care is attendance. I heard my first set of 3rd steps with Chrissy and Keith two weeks ago and I’d like to thank both of them for all of their input both before and during the 3rd step meetings. They are organized, and truly care about the members in their center.
The big news in Temple Terrace…Russ Diamond has retired (Finally!!) and it seems as if every work group has had to relocate to a different location in the building. There have been a lot of rumors about the JEOP group becoming permanent, but again just a rumor at this time.
FNFT’s are experiencing the usual problems…no work on Saturdays, getting required after being sent out of area...you name it, its happening in all areas. MDU technicians are now being sent into customers’ residence/business to pre wire for Fiber without the customer being home!!! I’ve never in my 21 years with GTE or Verizon witnessed such desperation to get a customer! As usual, we are still having issues with FNFT’s working in the Potomac Region. Most issues are getting resolved, so please call the hall if you’re having issues while working out of state.
The big issue in all departments has been the 180-day temporary work assignments. It’s happening in all departments, and it’s a big problem. The language in the contract is very clear on this issue and we are addressing this with the company daily.
Remember to have parking lot meetings once a week and attend your General/Unit Meetings.
In Solidarity,
John Glye Jr.
