Bell Atlantic in Settlement with CWA
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The Communications Workers of America has reached a two-year agreement with Bell Atlantic Corp. to bring an end to a two-day strike by its East Coast telephone workers. Bell Atlantic employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers also reached a settlement with the company in a separate agreement. The CWA negotiated an agreement for the workers which will increase their wages by as much as 3.8% retroactive to August 9 and also increase their pensions by 11% to 20%.
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Has reached a two-year agreement with its Communications Workers of America employees, ending a 2-day strike
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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MCI WorldCom plans Internet service for residential customers nationwide
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Timothy Price, president of MCI WorldCom's communications division announced that the company would offer Internet access nationwide via the UUNet Internet backbone, an ISP owned by the telecom giant. The firm currently offers the access to medium-large business, but is now expected to offer it to everyone, including residential customers.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1999
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