It appears that the Verizon strike and the union workers' differences are not ending anytime soon. Also, it has been speculated that the union workers have crippled the tech firm and its operations along with other companies as well.
It has been relayed how other small enterprises and homes have been affected by union workers on strike against Verizon. To prove the latter, according to Delaware Online, "When customers call Fortunata's Bakery in Milford, they go directly to voice mail and owner Ruth Clifton said she has to use her personal cell phone to return calls because Verizon Wireless hasn't been able to install equipment for a month."
Also, Verizon landline and cable employees, including those in Delaware, on April 13 went on strike over concerns about reduced benefits and outsourced jobs. And Delaware workers representing Communication Workers of America locals 13100 and 13101 have been picketing outside Verizon retail locations on Concord Pike, Churchmans Road and Kirkwood Highway, reports the same post.
Moreover, Richard Young, a Verizon spokesman stated of the struggles that Verizon has go through in order to deal with the pressing concerns. "Will I say there have been no problems?" Young said. "Absolutely not. Our employees with 20 years of experience have more experience than those who are on the job for a month. Considering what we are dealing with, we are pleased the number of complaints is as small as it is."
ABC News further reported that Verizon is not the only one dealing with the hurdles because even Verizon workers have lost their benefits owing to the strike. On the other hand, it is just about a fair contract. "We're just trying to hang on to what we have, not even move forward anymore," said Phil Porter of the Communications Workers of America Local 2100.The striking workers staff Verizon's call centers and repair the company's copper landlines.
The Verizon strike has led to devastating consequences. Also, with the strike, the union workers have crippled not only Verizon but other firms and enterprises as well.
