TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED WITH VERIZON
A tentative agreement with Verizon has been reached on a 4 year contract extension.
Some primary Terms of Tentative Agreement:
Wages –
1% increase to scheduled 3% on July 26, 2026, totaling a 4% increase on July 26, 2026
3.5% on July 25, 2027, 3.0% on July 30, 2028, 3.0% on July 29, 2029, and 3.0% on July 28, 2030
Corporate Profit Sharing
For all Members a minimum CPS Award of $1,200 for Plan Years 2026, 2027, 2028 , and 2029 payable in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030
For Members hired on or after October 28, 2012, and additional CPS of $3,100 for Plan Years 2026, 2027, 2028 , and 2029 payable in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030
Pension Band Increases
| Pension Band Effective Dates | Percentage Increase |
| September 15, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 | 1.0% |
Information on the changes in Health Benefits and more will be updated here in the near future.
