Verizon has notified the IBEW System Council T-6 that it is ending negotiations over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by declaring impasse and imposing its last proposal. All members will have to be fully vaccinated, in the process of being fully vaccinated, approved for either a medical or religious exemption, or be in the approval process for an exemption by February 1st 2022 or face possible separation from the Company. Below is a summary of Verizon's imposed vaccine mandate.

Verizon Vaccine Mandate Summary

• February 1^st:
  • Fully vaccinated or in the process of being fully vaccinated and submit proof
  • Have an approved or pending medical or religious accommodation
• Failure to Comply:
  • Placed on 60 day unpaid leave
  • During this leave if you prove full vaccination you return to work
  • During this leave if you prove partial vaccination you return to work and follow safety protocols
  • You will have 6 weeks from 1^st dose to get 2^nd dose and be fully vaccinated
  • During leave if you do not do anything you will be separated after 60 days
• Partial Vaccination by Feb 1^st:
  • Continue working under safety protocols
  • Need to be fully vaccinated within 6 weeks of Feb 1^st
  • If you do not have 2^nd dose in 6 weeks then place on 60 day unpaid leave
• Apply for Legal Accommodation:
  • If accommodation denied or expires you are placed on 60 day unpaid leave
• Up to 4 hours paid time off for 1^st or 2^nd dose of vaccine
  • If there is an adverse reaction to vaccine and test is needed, paid time off will be granted by the company
• Lose your Proof of Vaccine:
  • Company will consider extending timelines as long as there is a good faith effort to obtain proof of vaccine
• Company will secure vaccine records and keep separate from personnel records
• Company will continue to educate on vaccines and accommodation’s
• Fully Vaccinated is defined as 2 weeks after a 2 dose vaccine or 2 weeks after a 1 dose vaccine
• Company will provide periodic reports to the Union on vaccine status, approved, denied or pending accommodation requests
• If Government vaccine requirements change the Company will discuss with the Union.
• Company determines administrative practices and procedures for compliance

It's that time of year again, The IBEW Local 2322 Benevolent Fund will be donating and delivering meals to families in the Southeast for Thanksgiving. Last year we helped 107 families and would like to accomplish the same and more if possible because unfortunately, the need is so great for it. We need volunteers and donations to make this possible so if you are able to help please message me or utilize the information on the flyer below. Our PayPal link and QR code are attached to donate. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!

VZ employees, don't forget to double your donation of $25 or more with VZ Matching Gifts Program !!

paypal.me/2322BenFund

The IBEW legal department has put together the attachment regarding managements rights concerning the vaccine.

Contrary to what was said in Verizon's email sent out earlier today regarding mandatory vaccinations, the IBEW System Council T-6 has had zero discussions with the company about a vaccine mandate for our members.  As a result of this email we have demanded bargaining on the issue.  As information becomes available it will be shared with the membership.  If you have any questions, please call the union office at 508-947-2131. 

Thank You

The Work at Home Agreement has been extended through February 5, 2022. Discussions will continue with Verizon for a long term solution.

Home Garaging has been extended until August 1st.  We have been notified by Verizon that this will be the last extension under COVID.  Work at Home has been extended until October 1st.  The IBEW System T-6 is committed to trying to negotiate a long term or permanent Work at Home Agreement with Verizon for our members.  As more information becomes available, it will be shared with the membership.  

If you have any questions, please call the Union hall at 508-947-2131

Thank You and stay safe!

Home Garaging and Work At Home Renewals.pdf