May 17, 2013

Brothers and Sisters:

To date, we have faced many challanges in our Local but have managed to handle each one.

After 14 months of negotiations, and a full year with no contract at AT&T in CORE, we have now ratified a 4 eyar agreement.

We have also had a new contract ratified with Mobility and are in the midst of bargaining our 2nd contract with SEIU Local 1021 for our 7 Amdinistrative Coordinators members. All in all, 9410 has been extremely busy for the past 16 months.

I would like to thank you all for your participation, your comments and advice throughout. As a member I am proud to be a part of CWA and involved in the process of helping build a brighter future for us all.

As President of Local 9410, I am extremely thankful and lucky to be surrounded by great fellow officers, an active steward structure, and our assistant Ms. Diana Kane. All of these folks really work hard to make things right everyday.

However, we need more..as a Local we have many more mountains to climb while fighting for fairness in the workplace. This task never ends and the Local NEEDS your help.

Come to our scheduled meetings and participate in schedule events. Ask questions..GET INVOLVED! This is YOUR Local and it will only be as strong as you, the membership, want it to be.

In Unity,

Orange Richardson IV
President
CWA Local 9410