STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR, news, filings) and theInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,AFL-CIO (IBEW) and its Local Unions 89 and 543 inCalifornia,Nevada,Oregon andWashington have reached a new collective bargaining Agreement through binding Interest Arbitration. The new Agreement covers approximately 1,000 employees, is effective immediately and expires inMay 2017. The covered workforce includes technicians, call center consultants, and many other employees who support Frontier’s operations locally and across the country.
The Frontier and IBEW negotiating committees bargained intensively for more than 14 months to address priority issues for both, including improving the customer experience and operational efficiencies; addressing intense competition in the telecommunications industry during challenging economic times; maintaining a workforce focused on Frontier’s core telecommunication’s activities; hiring and retaining the best employees; job security, and providing competitive wages and benefits.
This new Agreement includes key provisions in which Frontier guarantees to continue to operate its Everett, Washington Contact Center and Fiber Assignment and Support Center for the duration of the new Agreement. These centers provide excellent customer service and quality employment opportunities in the region. This guarantee also reaffirms the value Frontier places in having a 100 percent U.S. – based workforce.
Wage increases included in the Agreement are retroactive to May 26, 2013. The settlement also includes an innovative solution to offer high-quality health care while controlling ever-increasing health care costs with a joint IBEW-Employer sponsored Family Medical Care Plan.
“Our union members in IBEW Local 89 know the critically important role they play in retaining Frontier’s customers and helping drive Frontier’s future growth. This new Agreement provides reasonable wage increases and continues to provide our members and their families with a good place to work and a comfortable quality of life. It is time to accept the finalization of this Agreement, after a long and challenging bargaining process. We can now recommit our focus and energies on the paramount priority of our membership; continuing to deliver world class services, that are committed to keeping Frontier customers our number one priority,” said Matt Carroll, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 89.
“We’re pleased to have concluded this negotiation process and to continue partnering with the IBEW so we can together offer the best communications services to our customers,” said Melinda White, President of Frontier’s West Region. She added, “Our employees perform critical services for our customers and other business operations across the country. This new Agreement sharpens our focus on our customers and positions the company for market share growth as Frontier and the IBEW continue their strong partnership to provide the best telecommunications services in our country.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier’s approximately 13,900 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.
Frontier Communications Corporation
Kevin Mailloux, 916-704-3356
Kevin.mailloux@ftr.com
or
IBEW Local 89
Matt Carroll, 360-657-1423
mattcarroll@ibew89.com
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