CWA Local 4250 - Chicago

AT$T members can apply for any of these NATIONWIDE job openings via this website or by calling 1-877-ATT-JOBS (1-877-428-8562) This website gives job-titles and location of openings and a brief description of each job and requirements for each position. It is UPDATED ON A DAILY BASIS!

As an interim solution, the C&T office will be providing this service by posting ATS job requisitions on our website. The requisitions will be in exactly the same format as they were when posted on the company site. We plan to continue posting the jobs for as long as necessary. Download PDF file for more information and a live link to view current job postings.

September 28, 2006: (NOTE): "Eligible employees will receive priority consideration before off-street hires for any bargaining unit job for which he/she qualifies and shall suffer no break in service for pension eligibility and will not have a waiting period before being eligible for benefits." AT&T has notified us that they have initiated the Inter-Subsidiary Movement Process to CWA Operations represented employees. For those on Skills Match or on layoff, the IMF allows someone to apply for a job in other parts of the company and other contracts. They would be offered a job prior to hiring off the street. The process is in place and the details are listed below. Download PDF for EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Effective October 12, 2009 - Expires May 5, 2012. Download PDF copy below

Detailed instructions on how to apply for Illinois Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Download copy of a 24 page handbook, in PDF format.

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Please find attached two letters notifying us of two new tests. The only people who will be grandfathered into these tests are the employees in the titles listed on each of the letters respectively. The TIP document for each test is also attached to this email. The TIP information isn't very clear for these tests. We are working with The Alliance on a preparation class for each test. We hope that will help clarify the tests for anyone interested in taking them. Both tests are basic tests and may be taken at any time. For the Relay Centers, the FCC-required written typing proficiency test at 60 WPM is still applicable. Current workers in the affected titles for each of the tests should check in thirty days to ensure that you have been grandfathered on the appropriate test. CWA does not agree with the implementation of these new tests; however, the Company has the right to test and to implement tests they believe are needed to ensure a candidate's success. Should you have any issue with setting up a test or with the process, or if you have questions about the tests, please feel free to call the AT&T Career Support Coordinator for your area at 800-992-2478. Also, should you have any issue with being grandfathered, please let the AT&T Career Support Coordinator know so that we can follow up on this. Download letters below:

April 15 is just around the corner. Find out what has changed in the new tax laws and how they impact your bottom line. Joe Hubeny, a certified public accountant and licensed tax preparer, will highlight the changes in the 2010 tax law and how they impact you. Thursday, February 25, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10 South Canal, 26th Floor Conference Room To register please call George Milton at 888-992-7979. Download PDF flyer for more information.

Are you aware that your Hyatt Legal Service benefit will no longer be available after December 31, 2009? This course provides an introduction to today's family matters, including wills, power of attorney, medical directives, trust, and living wills. Two different time slots have been reserved to make it easy for you to stop by. You won't want to miss this valuable information session. Wednesday, December 2 , 10 South Canal 26th floor conference room. Session 1: 11:00 to 12:00 Session 2: 12:30 to 1:30 Want a treat? Come join us and we will treat you to a free 1-hour class and give you a sweet treat too! Sponsored by The Alliance for Employee Growth and Developement, Inc. Download PDF flyer for registration information as you MUST register for this class.

It's that time of year again, when The Alliance for Employee Growth and Development will have an independent vendor surveying a portion of our AT&T, Alcatel-Lucent, and Avaya populations. The survey will be conducted in a brief phone call and will occur over the next two weeks. Download letter of notification in PDF format for more information

The Company has notified us of tests which will be required for some titles in Articles 45 and 46. These tests will go into effect on December 19, 2008, and employees holding the titles will be grandfathered by January 19, 2009. You may view the details of the tests in the attached document. The Union members on the Joint Testing Subcommittee believe some of these titles should be grandfathered on additional tests, and we are continuing to address the matter with the Company. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached on 202-434-1493, or email malt@cwa-union.org. In Unity, Mary Ann Alt ATS/ARS Coordinator

AT&T has notified the Union of an ATS test change. The AT&T Core-Tab test has been eliminated and replaced by the Telephone Ability Battery (TAB) test. The attached official notification provides the details along with an explanation of the grandfathering process.Download PDF file for more information.

The Company has notified CWA of additional tests which will be required for the titles of Account Representative and Customer Representative. Employees who currently hold these positions will be grandfathered in the new test requirements. Employees who are no longer in these titles but have worked in either for at least six months within the past five years may contact the ATS Service Center to request grandfathering. The ATS Service Center can be reached by calling 1-800-662-6629. You may find details of this change, which will be implemented on December 8, 2008, in the attached letter. Download PDF file for more information.

CWA has been notified by AT&T of an enhancement to the ATS/ARS System, called ATS Web, which begins, August 11, 2008. Employees will be notified by the Company through an electronic mass mailing. Attached you will find the letter from AT&T explaining the details and features of this enhancement. This will provide additional tools for our members utilizing the ATS/ARS System. Questions or problems regarding ATS Web should be directed to the ATS/ARS Coordinator, Mary Ann Alt. Mary Ann can be reached by calling 202-434-1493, or by email at malt@cwa-union.org.

"Test scheduling will continue to be done by calling the ATS Service Center at 800-662-6629. The service center representative will schedule the test at the most convenient time and location based on the zip code the employee provides. Once the test is scheduled, a confirmation email will be sent to the employee." Download PDF file for more information.

The Satellite Technician Knowledge Test will be updated effective October 29, 2007. Download notification letter in PDF format.

Effective January 1, 2008, the new maximum for the combined programs will be $2,250 for active workers and $3,250 for dislocated workers. The revised Book Reimbursement program will no longer be limited to $200. The Alliance will reimburse any amount until the maximum PPT level has been reached. Download letter for more information and associated forms, in PDF format.

All Legacy AT&T Occupational Employees, Effective May 1, 2007, the Customer Engineer III Knowledge Test II (CEIIIKT II) will replace the Customer Engineer III Knowledge Test (CEIIIKT) as a basic requirement for obtaining test qualified status for the Customer Engineer III (CEIII), Customer Engineer (CE) Band 1 and Customer Engineer III - Journeyman jobs. Candidates still are required to qualify on the Technical Specialist Telephone Ability Battery (TS-TAB) Q2 to become test qualified for these jobs. Download PDF file for more information.

"Attached is a Motor Vehicle Safety Job Aid that will be covered with employees in the Network Organization over the next week. The purpose is to remind employees of the importance of safety and also provide clarity around what accidents must be reported and the process by which to report them." Download copy of Motor Vehicle Safety Job Aid in PDF format.

The Alliance is in the process of relocating its headquarters to a new location. Effective January 1, 2007 The Alliance Headquarters new address will be 80 Cottontail Lane, Suite 320, Somerset, New Jersey 08873. Our telephone numbers will not change. In preparation for the move the Somerset office will be closed on Friday, December 15th and Monday, December 18th. It is expected that the impact on our normal operations will be minimal. In the event that Alliance PPT vouchers or other paper work needs to be processed in the above timeframe, deadlines will be extended. Minor delays in processing other payments may also occur during this period. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Download flyer in PDF format.

The following are dates and cities that the CWA/NETT Academy Program will be in town to conduct the labs for the Distance Learning Fiber Program. You will need 8 weeks prior to these dates to complete your online work. Please call Kevin Celata at 877-676-4553 to get information on signing up. If you do not see your city, we can help just call. GET CERTIFIED NOW! Fiber Optic Installer .You do not need a group... Just you... Below is a Link to CWA/NETT for more information.

The attached file is intended for all CWA AT$T Corp. members within the affected surplus universes. If the provisions of this package and those of your 2005 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) differ, the Bargaining Agreement will be controlling for those members covered by it. Download entire package in PDF format.

The Alliance is going to trial a Goal Setting class on Wednesday, August 23 at 10 S. Canal, Chicago, Illinois. Workshops will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. Download PDF flyer for more information.

This program is offered in our Computer Lab and designed to provide learners with knowledge and confidence in how to successfully participate in distance learning programs offered by The Alliance. Download for more information.

Identity theft is America's fastest-growing crime. Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion. This workshop is a resource to inform participants about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you protect yourself from identity theft, and the steps to take, if it occurs. Learn how, despite your best efforts to manage the flow of your personal information, skilled identity thieves may use a variety of methods to gain access to your data. Identity thieves destroy 1 out of 5 Americans good credit each year. Download for more information

Download PDF file showing the revised geographic territory for each Alliance Associate Director (AD).

"As of Friday March 3, 2006 no employee with higher seniority claimed a position in your location, therefore your surplus status is revoked and you will remain on roll." Download letter of notification to Dave Belanger in PDF format.

We are currently disputing the Companys administration of this surplus timeline of events. Our legal department is investigating our options for action. For now, continue to follow the process that the Company has presented. Download letter from C&T VP Maly and NEW Process & Timelines in PDF format.

This letter is to officially notify you that although the Chicago, IL office will remain open, in accordance with Article 6 you are surplus and your position is at risk of being claimed by an employee with higher seniority who is included in the surplus declaration or an office closing. The date for eligible employees to job claim is March 3, 2006. If your job is claimed you will be notified at that time. If you should have any questions regarding the enclosed information, please contact Carol Leone on (732) 271-2408. Download surplus notification letter in PDF format.

Due to cost constraints the Alliance is discontinuing the online Registration system. Download PDF flyer for more information and also Winter 2006 schedule of classes.

This 16 hours class is designed to teach you how to install satellite television using either Dish Network or DirectTV equipment. Download flyer for more information.

This full-day session (about 6 hours classroom time) will explore the risks and rewards of self-employment. We'll discuss ways to get into business for your self, including franchises, buying a business, buying into a business, as well as starting from scratch. Download flyer for more information.

A course designed to teach commonly used conversational phrases and items of business topics in Spanish through the use of phonetics. Book and C/D disc included. Download flyer for more information.

Attached is a letter from Robin Bienfait, Vice President of GNTS-Network Operations, outlining the recently-negotiated change in the incentive payment program. The new preliminary Tier will allow eligible members to receive a $20 weekly incentive after they have successfully completed any two certification courses. The rest of the incentives payments and requirements remain the same. Download complete letter in PDF format.

AT$T "Today" issued a correction to an August 8, 2005 item regarding their policy on financial planning seminars and workshops. Download copy of e-mail to local presidents, in PDF format.

The Alliance has scheduled a 12 week pharmacy technician course, meeting 5 hours a week for 12 weeks, beginning Saturday, July 23, 2005. Download PDF flyer for more information.

This survey is intended to help the Alliance understand your level of interest in the Article 43 Certification Process. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Fax the completed survey to Dave Belanger at the Alliance 630-810-7412

The IDC and Network Technology job title evolved from combining the Communications Technician title with the CNRP4 job title under Article 43 of the CWA contract. As a result of evolving network architecture, the company and union agreed that a certification process was needed to focus on key skills needed for the future. Overview sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in Chicago and Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Oakbrook, Illinois. Arrangements are being made for call-in procedures for outlying areas. Download PDF file for more information.

AT$T members affected by the April 19, 2005 AT$T Surplus/VTP Announcement may attend these workshops on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 10 South Canal Street, Chicago. Download PDF flyer for more information, times and location.

The Alliance is pleased to announce that we have created two new sections of the on-site College of Dupage, Allied Health 110, Biomedical Terminology Class. Download flyer in PDF format for more information.

You may order this program free of charge as part of your Alliance benefits. Download PDF flyer for more information.

Join us in celebrating the holiday season on Wednesday, December 15, 2004. We will have prizes and surprises for everyone as well as information about new Alliance courses. Download PDF flyer for times and locations.

Download copy (PDF) of the Alliance Schedule for FREE Principal Financial Planning Meetings, Resume Writing, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Excel and Internet Job Search classes in Downtown Chicago for the current AT$T Surplus.

Maximize Microsoft Outlook in 8 hours. Download flyers with information on dates/times and location of downtown Chicago Alliance classes in PDF format.

The Principal Financial Group, CWA Local 4250 and The Alliance for Employee Growth & Development are committed to helping you make the right investment choices for you and your family. Workshop topics include, Medical/Dental Benefits in Retirement, Defined Benefit Income Options, Retirement Before 59 1/2, Stock Options and Investment Strategies. Download flyer containing workshop locations, dates, times and registration information in PDF format.

The Principal Financial Group, CWA Local 4250 and The Alliance for Employee Growth & Development are committed to helping you make the right investment choices for you and your family. Workshop topics include, 401K Education, Are you saving enough for your anticipated lifestyle?, Stock Options, Investment Strategies and Benefits of Participating in the Plan. Download flyer for workshop locations, dates, times and registration information in PDF format.