| Surviving the Coronavirus Market Downturn |
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Nuno Pereira, Division Vice President & Regional Manager with Scarborough Alliance Group will be hosting a live webinar on Monday April 20, 2020 to provide you with some important information to navigate these turbulent times and take your questions.
This webinar will review timely information, such as:
Understanding Market Downturns
Common Investor Mistakes
Smart Things to Do During the Downturn
Space is limited, register today.
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| VZ Tuition Assistance One-Time Waiver |
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The Company plans to offer employees a one-time waiver of the repayment obligation under the Tuition Assistance Plan (“TAP”) for employees enrolled in a course(s) with an end date from March 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020. This one-time waiver applies to an employee who drops, fails or withdraws from a course(s) due a COVID-19 related reason. The cost of these courses will not be applied against the annual tuition cap. Employees seeking the waiver will be required to complete a COVID-19 TAP One-Time Waiver request form.
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| Retiree Meetings Cancelled |
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As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency ALL Spring 2020 Retiree Meetings have been cancelled
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| NJ and PA Health Information |
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The following are offical points of contact for information concerning COVID-19.
NJ: Text NJCOVID to 898-211 or go to: NJ.gov/health
PA: www.health.pa.
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| CenturyLink COVID-19 Emergency PTO |
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Attached is a copy of the CenturyLink COVID-19 Emergency PTO Policy.
UPDATED - The following is additonal information concerning the CenturyLink COVID-19 Policy.
If anyone has a chronic health condition and their doctor feels they should not be at work , the company will pay them the same 3 weeks at 100% to stay home as quarantined people.
Download:
 CenturyLink COVID-19 Emergency PTO.pdf
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| Coronavirus Resources |
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The Advisory Council on Career and Life Strategies (ACCLS) recognizes that employees may be struggling with balancing work and home due to the coronavirus outbreak, in regards to school closings, childcare, sickness, and anxiety. You are not alone.
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| Attention! Mortgage Rates Dropping! |
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ATTENTION!!
Due to current market events, mortgage rates have dropped dramatically. If you have been thinking about refinancing or purchasing a home, now is the time. We are seeing rates starting in the high 2's for 15 yr programs and low 3's for 30 yr programs. Rates change daily, so dont wait to lock in.
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| POLITICAL UPDATE! |
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It is with great pride and excitement that we tell you about a recent legislative victory.
S-1780/A-1992 “The New Jersey Call Center Jobs Act” was signed by Governor Phil Murphy.
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| FLU SHOTS FOR VERIZON MEMBERS |
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The best way to avoid the flu is by getting a flu shot each year. This could mean: fewer lost days at work, fewer children missing school and fewer family members home sick and in need of care. Flu shots will be available at selected locations.
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| VCS TIPP PAYMENT |
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The amount of the award for each currently active technician who was on the payroll on or before January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 is as follows:
Location Payout
New Jersey $2,500 (Full)
$638 (26%)
Technicians will see the payout as a line item in their August 23, 2019 regular pay check
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| Altice VRP |
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ATTENTION ALTICE MEMBERS: VRP OFFERED
Local 827 along with the CWA have been notified by Altice-USA of their intent on offering a Voluntary Retirement Package (VRP) to our members. In order for this offer to be extended to any bargaining unit employee, the Unions would need to be in agreement on the terms of the offer.
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| ATTENTION-Important tax info for Long Term Disability recipients of Verizon |
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Incorrect W-2s for 2018 have been distributed to Long Term Disability recipients of Verizon. Long Term Disability (LTD) is when your disability extends beyond 52 weeks.
Corrected W-2s (W-2C) will be mailed to affected members along with an outreach call from Sedgewick explaining the situation.
LTD benefits were incorrectly reflected as taxable income (Sick pay is non-taxable in NJ).
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| VZ CPS Award |
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The CPS Award for plan year 2018 is $799.00. The award will be pro-rated for part-time employees and those employees who participated for more than 3 months but less than 12 months in the plan year. Associates will receive an email on March 1 advising them of the award amount and that it will be paid in their March 8, 2019 paychecks.
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| Unit Officer Elections Complete |
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Results for Unit officers are complete. Congratulations to all.
You should have received a ballot for the Officer/Executive Board elections by now. Ballots due back by 3/6 and will be counted 3/7.
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Page Last Updated: Apr 16, 2020 (13:53:32)
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2019 PJC Winners Bulletin 19-03.PDF
