Highlights of the new tentative Agreement with Avaya
 
June 2, 2006 - 10:30 pm
 
Following are the highlights of the new tentative Agreement with Avaya.
 
3 year Agreement 
3% general wage increase each year retroactive to May 28
4% increase on the pension bands effective July 1, 2006 
Lump sum distribution option in pension.
Additional beneficiary options for pensions
No medical premiums for active or retirees for the life of the Agreement 
One year no layoff provision for Technical titles
One year watermark for Care Center Titles
Certification Program with payments
Sales Referral program guaranteeing work for our members
Improvements in other programs such as Savings plan, Avaya Performance Award, Academic Awards, Supplemental Life Insurance
Alliance funding to continue plus additional funding for the certification program
Increases in allowances in Article 16
Increased minimum relocation allowance in Article 24 and in the Transfer Plan
Added Scheduling Language to all functional articles
All core benefits applied to members at Brandon, FL Telesales location 
Added Domestic Partner Benefits for opposite sex domestic partners
We would like to thank all the Locals for their support and mobilization efforts.
 
We will announce the date of the contract explanation meeting early next week.
 
In Unity,
CWA-Avaya Bargaining Team,