CHARLESTON, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FTR) today announced that it has
activated its strike contingency plan in West Virginia. Members of the
management team, outside contractors and representatives from other
Frontier organizations will continue to provide West Virginia customers
with quality customer service. The Company is working to minimize
disruptions to customer service.
“Our objective in these negotiations has been to preserve good jobs with
competitive wages and excellent benefits, while addressing the needs of
our ever-changing business,” said Chris Levendos, Executive Vice
President, Field Operations. “All of our contract proposals have
included the continuation of generous wages and benefits. We would like
to continue to engage in constructive contract negotiations with CWA and
resolve this matter quickly.”
Frontier is one of West Virginia’s best employers. Average annual wages
for the Company’s union employees exceed $64,500, and more than half of
all union employees earn more than $75,000 per year. For comprehensive
family medical coverage, most employees pay less than $150 per month for
family coverage, with no annual deductible and low co-pays. Including
employee benefits, the Company’s average employee cost per CWA member is
more than $100,000.
Residential customers with service questions may call 800-921-8101.
Business customers with service questions may call 800-921-8102.
Customers may also access Frontier’s Help Center www.frontier.com
to manage their accounts.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) is a leader in
providing communications services to urban, suburban, and rural
communities in 29 states. Frontier offers a variety of services to
residential customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks,
including video, high-speed internet, advanced voice,
and Frontier Secure® digital protection solutions. Frontier Business
offers communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise
businesses. More information about Frontier is available at www.frontier.com.
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Frontier Communications
Andy Malinoski, 304-550-1165
Manager,
Communications
andy.malinoski@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications