With the labor strike entering its eleventh day, Verizon reported has informed striking workers that their benefits will be cut off at the end of the month. Both sides have accused the other of not negotiating in good faith to end the dispute. http://www.verizon.com http://www.cwa-union.org/
Verizon to Cut Benefits to Striking Workers on Aug 31
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