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CWA/AT&T

2026 "Orange" Contract Bargaining

Bargaining Report #10

February 18, 2026

The Orange Bargaining Committee and AT&T continue bargaining under the contract extension. Unfortunately, the Company thinks that raises that barely outpace inflation are good enough for you. They have offered no significant improvements in working conditions, scheduling, commissions or a host of other issues. The Company’s latest bargaining report touts enhancements to work-life balance, but this is just not true. While your Bargaining Committee continues to make proposals for better work-life balance, the Company continues to reject those proposals and has offered no relief. In many sessions, most of our proposals go completely unanswered and ignored. The company is still proposing a benefits package that has aspects that many of our members could not afford.

AT&T is posting bargaining reports that paint a very rosy picture of their proposals. Don’t believe the lies, they are refusing to address many of the issues you demanded in your surveys. As we have said since bargaining started, we will fight as long as it takes to get a fair and equitable contract from this greedy, billion-dollar company. It is more important than ever to be engaged. Stay in touch with your local mobilizers and continue fighting.

Stay mobilized! Stay angry!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, CWA Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, CWA, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #9

February 13, 2026

The Orange Bargaining Committee and AT&T have been meeting extensively all week. Unfortunately, we have not been able to reach a deal. Both sides have agreed to a One Week contract extension so we can continue bargaining. We will keep you posted as soon as we have more information.

Stay mobilized!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, CWA Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, CWA Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #8

February 6, 2026

The Union bargaining committee continued talks with AT&T over the last several days. AT&T continues to make proposals that do not address the needs of our members. The Company also continues to reject the proposals that are most important. The bargaining committee is still waiting on several information requests to be filled as well.

We are working on issues related to scheduling, First Net, commissions and quality of life issues. The company has yet to show any interest in any real improvements. We will continue to fight for the changes that you demanded in the bargaining surveys.

The contract expiration date is rapidly approaching, so we hope AT&T gets serious about doing the right thing by their employees. The company knows you are mobilized and standing behind us, keep it up!

Stay mobilized and stay angry!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, CWA Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, CWA Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #7

January 30, 2026

As bargaining continues, it is clear that AT&T does not value your work. The company continues to deny Union proposals intended to increase compensation and help their employees keep up with rising costs. In addition to rejecting our proposals, the company continues to try to shift the cost of medical benefits to you.

The Union is also fighting for the company to take greater steps to provide security for their employees. As we see in Minneapolis, the world can be a dangerous place right now and we expect the company to have a plan to keep you safe. While the company does have some safety procedures in place, we are fighting to make sure it’s clear and comprehensive.

Your bargaining team will continue negotiating as long as it takes to get a fair and equitable contract for you! Please stay in touch with your local mobilizers and stay in the fight with us.

Stay mobilized and stay angry!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #6

January 27, 2026

AT&T, through their bargaining reports, has chosen to bargain directly with you, the public and the press. What AT&T has failed to mention is that nearly every proposal they have passed is retrogressive. The company passed a Parental Leave proposal that offers you less than 20% of the leave that they offer their managers. Their proposal to “streamline” network titles was for a title merger without any additional benefit to either title. The company, on two different occasions, have proposed benefits packages that dramatically shift the cost to you. Keep in mind this is a company that makes billions of dollars a year and pays their top executives millions of dollars, but they want you to pay more for medical coverage.

Your bargaining team is surprised and angered that the company wants to promote their proposals that are meant to take away from you. AT&T is lying to you. If you are not angry, you are not paying attention.

Stay mobilized!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #5

January 23, 2026

The Union Bargaining Committee met with AT&T over the last several days. While bargaining is going slowly, we are compiling a lot of information for scheduling, work deployment, time off and other concerns across all titles. The Union has gone over all of the surveys and spoken to our members in each area, so we know what issues are most important to you. As our information requests are filled by the company, we are developing proposals to strengthen our contracts and fix these issues.

AT&T’s first proposal on benefits was riddled with was to shift more costs to you. The Company must understand that a benefits package that is too expensive to use is no benefit at all. The Union will demand a fair benefits package that keeps our members and their families safe and healthy.

As bargaining continues, we need you to keep up the fight!!

Stay mobilized!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #4

January 21, 2026

Bargaining with AT&T continued over the last couple of days. Your bargaining committee met with the Company and discussed many issues across several titles. Scheduling for call centers, retail, work from home and IHX issues were discussed at length. We expressed the importance of fair scheduling so people can plan their lives and spend time with their families. We also discussed the diminished headcount at the retail locations and the stress it creates.

The bargaining committee also spent a lot of time discussing First Net deployment for the wireless technicians. The bargaining team expressed the need for training equipment and fair dispatching.

The Union has filed numerous information requests that the company is still working on fulfilling. We will continue to press them for all necessary information so we can make the most effective proposals possible.

Once again, we appreciate your support!

Stay mobilized!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #3

January 16, 2026

The Union and Company met today to continue bargaining. The Union bargaining team made it clear that we were not going to accept their cost shifting plans and proposals. The Company seems to believe that shifting medical costs to you is a good way to increase profits and line their pockets. The Union also spent a long time outlining the respect and dignity you deserve on the job. AT&T seems to think lowering compensation, setting unrealistic goals and ruling with intimidation is a better strategy than treating their employees with respect. The Union is here to tell them different. The committees also had conversations around parental leave, weather emergencies and working relations. All these issues are important and will be dealt with during bargaining.

At this rate, bargaining is going to take a long time, and we are here to fight as long as it takes. Please stay in touch with your Local mobilizers and stay in the fight with us. We need AT&T to know you have our backs at the table!

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King is not just the most important Civil Rights leader of our time; Dr. King was also instrumental in fighting for workers rights. Every Union member owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. King, and we remind you on Monday, and every day, to remember and honor his legacy.

One day longer, One day stronger!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #2

January 14, 2026

The Union bargaining team met with AT&T again today. The Union expressed serious concerns about benefits, scheduling, training, dispatching and monitoring, among other issues. Your bargaining team has and will continue filing information requests to better address these issues. We know that all the different titles in the Orange contract have issues specific to their group and there are bigger issues that affect all titles. We will fight for each group and address all issues. We must remain united in this fight.

The company has already shown an interest in shifting more costs to their employees while lining the pockets of their executives. AT&T has added 18 million wireless customers over the last 5 years, and given their top executives enormous pay increases, it makes it all the more infuriating when they try to shift costs to you. You make this company successful, and you should share in that success. We are here to fight for you.

Stay Mobilized and keep up the fight!!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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Bargaining Report #1

January 12, 2026

The Orange Contract Bargaining Committee met with AT&T to kick off bargaining a new agreement that will cover all members in the Orange Contract footprint. Every member of your bargaining committee gave a statement about the greed, mistreatment and overall substandard conditions workers face at AT&T mobility. The Union bargaining team is ready to fight as long as it takes to address every single issue.

In true AT&T fashion, the company’s bargaining team presented an opening statement filled with delusions of their generosity and exemplary treatment of their employees. We know that the company will give us numerous proposals filled with give backs and cost shifting to you, but we can assure you we will fight them at every turn.

Your bargaining team is here and ready to fight! We need an army of mobilized CWA members behind us ready to fight as well! When we fight, We WIN!

In Solidarity,

• Mike Baxter, Local 1101
• Frank Oliva, Local 1298
• Jeff Reamer, Local 13000
• Cindy Neumeyer, Local 13500
• Ann Vogler, Local 2009
• Danielle Brewer-Collier, Local 4900
• Rosa Wilson, Local 7110
• Pamela DeMendez, Local 9413
• Pat Telesco, District 1, Co-chair
• Jane Phillips, District 4, Co-chair

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AT&T Mobility Bargaining Starts Soon

November 13, 2025

Bargaining for our next AT&T Mobility contract starts soon, and it’s time to get ready to fight for the fair, strong contract we all deserve. Every gain in our past contracts was won because we stood together and refused to settle for less. That same unity and determination will get us what we need and deserve in 2026.

Our message to AT&T must be loud and clear: we demand strong union jobs, fair wages that keep up with the cost of living, and real job security.

TAKE ACTION TODAY

If you haven’t already completed the bargaining survey please take a few minutes and do so now; and make sure your coworkers do too. Click here for the bargaining survey.

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When we fight, we win!

Unity at AT&T Mobility
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UNION HALL NEW LOCATION

March 26, 2025

1833 Auburn Way N., Auburn, WA 98002

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KEEP IN THE LOOP!

March 26, 2025

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UNION HALL SOLD!

January 9, 2025

We have sold the hall and are in the process of finding a new location.  In order to contact us please call or text our cell phones: 

Darrin Hartman – 253-365-2424
Adrian Chavarria – 253-327-5135
Mandi Parrott 253-709-7100

Thank you!

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Notice of Nominations of Officers

July 13, 2023

CWA Local 7803 will hold nominations for officers on the following date and time:

Date: 09/14/23 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Renton CWA Local 7803
16328 SE Renton-Issaquah Rd, Renton Wa 98059

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Orange AT&T Mobility Contract Ratified

August 4, 2022

CWA members have voted to ratify a new four-year Agreement covering 12,000 AT&T Mobility workers under the Orange Contract. Congratulations on a hard-fought contract!

[UPDATE 6/21/23] 2022 Regional Labor Agreement now available.

The new Orange contract offers adjustments for inflation, adds parental leave, limits mandatory overtime, extends job security protections, curtails the outsourcing of jobs to third party retailers, and much more. With this agreement, we have the security of knowing that our wages will continue to grow over the next four years.

Although we know this agreement is not everything we deserve, we will keep fighting and are proud of what we achieved together.

Great contracts are not won at the bargaining table. They are won on the shop floor and in the streets. As more and more CWA members become active in our union, we will see our power strengthen. After nearly 7 months of mobilization and tough bargaining, we were able to avoid a strike. It was you and your coworkers who proved to the company that when we stand together, we win.

In Solidarity,

Dennis G. Trainor, Vice President CWA District 1, Unity@Mobility

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Lumen Contract Ratified

August 4, 2022

The 2023-2026 CWA LQ/LUMEN contract has been ratified! 

We are pleased to announce that the 2023-2026 CWA LQ/LUMEN contract has been ratified, with an 83.19 % yes vote and a 16.81 % no vote. The ratification bonus of $1000.00 will be paid within the 28 days of ratification for active employees on the payroll, effective August 6, 2022. After a follow-up conversation with the Company, we have agreed to change the effective date on a few provisions that are part of the new agreement to the ratification date (see attached). This will give all LQ employees covered under the current 2020-2023 CBA an additional paid holiday (Martin Luther King Day) on January 17, 2023, instead of waiting until the new contract comes into effect on April 2, 2023. 

[UPDATE 6/21/23] Agreement now available.

The Company will also start hiring Network Technicians to meet their commitment to having CWA Bargaining Unit employees perform the splicing work for the upcoming fiber deployments, and the WFH employees will now be covered upon ratification of the new agreement. This change will give all WFH employees the same benefits as other employees who are already covered under the 2020 WFH MOA.

Q - Why did we change the effective date on some of the new provisions to the ratification date?

A - This benefits our members and does not change or alter what was negotiated in the 2023-2026 CBA. The Company and Union agreed that MLK day is a very important day for our members to celebrate and reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., and there is no reason to wait until 2024 for employees to be able to take this day as a holiday.  

The Company is also ready to start their fiber build outs and wanted to start hiring now so we have a workforce to perform this work. 

Q - How will my ratification bonus be taxed? 

A - It will be taxed at the IRS supplemental holdings tax 22%, Social Security tax 6.20%, Medicare 1.45%, plus the state supplemental tax.  

Q - Will employees on STD receive the ratification bonus?

A - Employees on STD are still considered active employees and are not on a leave of absence. They will be paid the ratification bonus.

Q-Will employees on a leave of absence be paid the ratification bonus?

A - It depends on the type of leave the employee is on. Employees who are on a military leave will be paid the ratification bonus based on USERRA considerations. Employees on STLA or a Union Leave of Absence will not receive the payment.

Q - What about employees who are on an ADA/Accommodation leave?

A - They will not receive the bonus payment unless the employee returns to work by the end of the year, the Company will then pay them the bonus.

In solidarity,

CWA District 7 CenturyLink/Lumen Bargaining Team

• Lisa Avila, Assistant to the VP
• Paul Castaneda, Staff Representative
• Michael Salazar, Local 7037
• Anthony Scorzo, Local 7777
• Val Packer, Local 7621
• Thomas Denos, Local 7704

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Tentative Agreement with Lumen

July 7, 2022

Lumen Limited Early Bargaining Report - #6

Your CWA Bargaining committee is pleased to announce that we have reached a 3 year tentative agreement with Lumen effective April 2, 2023 and expires at 11:59 pm on March 28th, 2026.

Your Bargaining Committee met with Lumen representatives last week for early limited bargaining. We spent many hours reviewing data and preparing our proposals, and we knew we had a limited amount of time together to address the priorities from both sides of the table. The Company came to the table with several regressive proposals. The Company wanted to take away pensions for new hires, lift the mandatory over-time cap of 8 hours to 16 hours, remove the double-time language for mandatory overtime worked between the 49-55 hours, remove the limitations in the call-sharing agreement with the non-represented employees, proposed that the retirees forfeit their accumulative HRA rollover balance, and change the credit consultant title to the CSSA title in Mass Markets which would have been a reduction in their base wage and an impact to their pension benefits.

When Lumen representatives asked us if we were interested in going to early negotiations we decided to hear them out after having several conversations on this as a committee. We felt that going into limited early bargaining was the right thing to do. If we were to go into full blown bargaining in 2023 the entire contract is open, and what we would gain and loose is unknown. While what we could bring to the table was limited for both sides, it enabled us to focus on our top priorities while retaining many provisions and gains that we have fought for over years of negotiations and our vacation, sick time and all other economic options would remain untouched.

Through the current negotiations we were able to keep all current benefits for active employees while making improvement in wages, bring in new work, job security, and a work from home agreement for those employees who are currently working as a fully remote or hybrid employee. Included in the agreement is substantial wage increases, a ratification bonus, and we were also able to negotiate an additional paid holiday to reflect and celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.

If the tentative agreement is ratified the new expiration of the contract will be March 29, 2026. A $1000.00 ratification bonus will paid out to all our members within 28 days of ratification.

Considering the amount of issues that could be open in full negations we feel that protecting what we have is in the best interest for our members as we will be presenting this tentative agreement to the members for a vote. The contract ratification vote will be conducted by each Local, more information forthcoming.

The CWA Bargaining Committee unanimously recommends ratification.

Here is a summary of the terms of the agreement pending ratification from the membership:

Duration of Contract: The terms of the contract will become effective April, 2, 2023 upon ratification and will remain in effect until 11:59pm MDT March 28, 2026.

Wages and other compensation: 3 year hourly base wage increase. June 12, 2023 5%, June 10, 2024 4%, June 9, 2025 4%.

$1000.00 ratification bonus paid within 28 days of ratification.

New employees hired/rehired after January 1, 2024 will not be eligible to retiree health care. Retiree health care for active employees remains unchanged.

Retiree Health Care: Effective January 1, 2024 current HRA funds will not roll over to the following year. Any unused rolled over funds from previous years may be used to reimburse expense in subsequent years. Eligible expenses will be deducted first from the current year funds prior to the previous roll over funds. The Company will provide a notice to the retiree telling them the amount of roll over funds that they have available to them and how they may be used.

Increase base wage for Idaho Falls CSSA’s of $1.00 an hour at each wage progression step combined with the annual wage increases over the next three years. This will help close the gap in regards to the inequity of pay for CSSA’s who live and work in Idaho Falls to more closely match the hourly wage between what other CSSA’s are making in other areas. Currently there is a difference of approximately $3.29 an hour between Idaho Falls and the other geographic areas.

Added Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid Holiday, 3rd Monday in January.

Work from Home Agreement: Expanded language to all remote employees to be paid if there is a mass outage and they are unable to work, improved force adjustment language and protections for Fully Remote, Hybrid, and Work from Work employees.

Commitment to hire approximately 235 Network technician jobs (WS2) to perform Best in World Fiber splicing work with a commitment that there will be no layoffs for performing this work due to contracting.

Commitment to utilize bargaining unit employees to perform the National Network/Enterprise work. Titles that would be considered for performing this work are Customer Data Technicians, Central Office Technicians, Customer Service Specialist, Network Technician, CPE technician, and Broadband Technician.

Commitment to bring back 20% of the chat work from the vendor in the internet repair centers. This will bring back more work from the vendor and increase the floor of total work being performed by bargaining unit employees from 40% to 50%.

Letter of agreement on Contracting of Work: The Company agrees to review and discuss any contracting of work prior to any contracting being implemented.

Letter of Agreement on Performance Enhancement Programs: The manager must coach during the month end review meeting and identify the reasons why the employee is not meeting their metrics and the steps the employee should take to improve their numbers.

No changes in benefits for active employees.

In solidarity,

CWA District 7 CenturyLink/Lumen Bargaining Team

• Lisa Avila, Assistant to the VP
• Paul Castaneda, Staff Representative
• Michael Salazar, Local 7037
• Anthony Scorzo, Local 7777
• Val Packer, Local 7621
• Thomas Denos, Local 7704

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Tentative Agreement with AT&T Mobility

June 30, 2022

CWA is proud to report that we have reached a tentative agreement for CWA members under the Orange contract at AT&T Mobility.

Read the latest report here.

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Build Broadband Better

February 3, 2022

News from Broadband Brigade Leads, Fernando Roman & Shad Ercanbrack:

CWA was proud to support the Infrastructure Investment Act which is providing funding to buildout Broadband. Now our Broadband Brigade is working to make sure these funds are spent wisely at the state and local level so that the job is done right. This includes using the best available technology and using trained, experienced union workers to get it done.

Build Broadband Better videos at:
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For more information go to buildbroadbandbetter.org

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CWA Local 7803: Officers Election Results

October 8, 2020

The Results of CWA Local 7803's recent Election of Officers:

• President: Darrin Hartman
• Executive Vice President: Curtis White
• Secretary/Treasurer: Mandi Parrott
• Vice-President #1: Adrian Chavarria
• Vice-President #2: Shayla Barries
• E-Board: Bryan Running
• E-Board: Barney Cadena

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CWA Local 7803: Notice of Nominations of Officers

July 16, 2020

Date: 09/10/2020, Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Renton Local 7803
16328 SE Renton-Issaquah Rd, Renton Wa 98059

Officer positions:

• President
• Executive Vice President
• Vice-President #1
• Vice-President #2
• Secretary/Treasurer

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15th Annual Golf Tournament Cancelled

April 23, 2020

Due to the Corona virus and discussions with the golf course management we regretfully have to cancel our 15th annual golf tournament. We will be working on setting a new date for next year and will reach out when the times comes.
We look forward to seeing you. Cancelled Tournament Flyer

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Sunrise Dental Is Open for Dental Emergencies

April 1, 2020

Sunrise Dental is a network of independently owned dental offices throughout Washington and Oregon. We are a group of dentists who morally believe that taking care of their employees and patients is our number one priority.

During these difficult times, the dentists and staff that work in our facilities are asking, how can we help? Sunrise Dental has served Washington and Oregon communities for 20 years.

The Sunrise Dental Emergency Network: Offering our community members a place to go if a dental emergency occurs, as most NW dental facilities will be closed and are not accepting patients at all. This will also help to avoid dental emergencies from going to our local hospitals during a time when those services need to be directed at those who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

More information and Locations

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Lay-off Waiver for members with American Income Life policies

March 19, 2020

If any members that have policies with American Income Life, get laid off from work, the premiums will be waived for up to 3 months.

Lay-Off Waver Claim Form

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