RETIREES

Memo from Bill Bates:

Dear AT&T Retiree,
If you are a post-March 1, 1990 AT&T retiree, the company is sending you a letter regarding changes to your health benefits.
THE ONLY PURPOSE OF AT&T'S LETTER IS TO SCARE YOU. The company cannot change your benefits without negotiating with CWA first, and negotiations will not start until November 1, 2005.

This letter is a blatant bargaining ploy to intimidate you and the union. Don't let them do it. Show them that AT&T can’t scare CWA retirees.

When you get the letter, write on it, in big letters, SHAME ON YOU, and mail it to Dave Dorman, AT&T, 1 AT&T Way, Room 5A108, Bedminster, NJ. 07921. If you like, you can fax it to him at (908) 532-1230. Or, give him a call and let him know what you think. His direct line is (908) 234-4700 or e-mail: dorman@att.com.

In Unity
Bill Bate

We invite you to join our CWA Retired Members Club. Launched in 1977, we are enjoying our third decade of success.

In the past few years, members have broken bread at potluck luncheon meetings, bused to Central City, learned from interesting speakers, shared in valuable door prizes, donated to worthy causes and even received flowers and fruit from fellow members’ gardens and orchards.

Many of our active members attend our monthly gatherings where they hear updates on issues surrounding our pensions and benefits. We have dues-payers who worked for Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent, Mountain Bell, Qwest, Avaya, and in CWA’s newspaper divisions. Spouses are welcome at all of our activities.

Some of our most involved members join in political activities including fund-raising, lobbying, and testifying before legislators and commissions that impact our continued security. Many corporations have reneged on their implied promise of pension benefits for life, leaving seniors fearful of their financial survival. Some of our former employers have raided, or seem poised to raid, the very pension trust funds we earned throughout our dedicated careers.

For some, the luncheons, including at least two yearly restaurant visits, warrant belonging. Others demand more or give more or just enjoy reading of our activities in the minutes and other mailings. Still others love the T-shirts, jackets and hats that Local 7777 (our sponsor) often sends our way. Whatever your level of interest, we hope you’ll join us.

Membership is open to any retiree who was a member in good standing at the time they retired. Dues are only $15.00 per calendar year and are now due for 2001. A check for that amount, made out to the CWA Retired Members Club, may be mailed to the address above. Or, if you prefer to look us over first, call any of the undersigned for the date of our next meeting. We hope to hear from you.

Fraternally,

Dorothy Cosgrove, President (303) 428-8347 Walt Maulis, Vice President (303)278-4158

Harvey Hoffman, Secretary (303)733-1955 Bill Himmelmann, Treasurer (303)778-6707

BH/ks