CWA Local 1170 Bargaining Update
Frontier Negotiations as of 12/15/2021
OUTSTANDING PROPOSALS
Company
Elimination of Double Time (current after 52 hours, proposed after 68 hours)
Elimination of Uncapped Enhance Severance – Clerical (sunset on 6/13/2022)
Elimination of LOI – Clerical (10/05/2022)
Union
Pension Fund
– Increase in 2022 to 9% (currently 8%)
– Increase in 2023 to 9.5%
Health And Welfare
- Increase in 2023 to $93.50 per month (currently $91.42)
- Increase in 2024 to $95.50 per month
Garage Mechanics Upgrade
New Jobs – Construction Forces (8 linemen, 20 splicers)
Company Wages and Health Care Benefits Latest Proposal
Wages
Retro Pay 06/2020 – 1.75% Current wage $1553.39 + $27.18 = $1580.57
06/2021 – 1.75% $1580.57 + $27.65 = $1608.22
06/2022 – 1.75% $1608.22 + $28.14 = $1636.36
06/2023 – 1.75% $1636.36 + $28.63 = $1664.99
Health Insurance
2021 (current) Monthly Premium $1674.16/month/family
21% cost sharing = $81.13/week/family
Out of Pocket Max – $2500/$5000
2022 Monthly Premium $1768.92/month/family
23% cost sharing = $93.84/week/family
Out of Pocket Max = $3200/$6400
2023 Monthly Premium (assume 6% increase) $1874.10/month/family
25% cost sharing = $108.12/week/family
Out of Pocket Max = $3600/$7200
Weekly net increase based on company proposal; almost 50% of your weekly wage increase will go to cover your weekly health insurance cost.
Tentative Agreements
Elimination of Pecking Order 5 – 12 (Sales and Service) – extended only in emergency
Switch/Carrier Cross Training
Per Diem Pay at $70.00/Day For Out of Town, Paid Through MTP
Work At Home
Minimum Requirements For Network Techs
PATS Access Review Discipline Entries
Sales and Service Tues. – Sat. Scheduled No More Than 20%
NYSPSL
High Vis Uniform Option
Bonus Continues
Job Vacancy Committee
Fiber Build-out Training
Printing of Contract
** The current CBA expires Sat. 12/18/2022 at midnight. Come to work as scheduled until otherwise notified.**