Family Updates
In Sympathy
The Executive Board and Members Of CWA Local 2001 would like extend our deepest sympathies to:
- April Goff for the loss of her grandmother
- Tina Goodwin for the loss of her mother
- Mark Thompson for the loss of sister-in-law
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Shannon Carney for the loss of her Grandfather
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Allen Wyant for the loss of his Mother.
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Tandra White for the loss of her brother
- Mitzie Simms loss of her Father in Law
- Shawn Vance for the loss of her husband
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Jennifer Wooten for the loss of Grandmother & Mother-in-Law
May you find comfort and strength knowing your loved one will never be forgotten.
Retirement
- Congrats to Mike Phillips
- Congrats to Tina Goodwin
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.
When to Notify The Local Office | FYI
The Local Office Needs The Following Information When
- Someone Retires
- Someone Moves And/or Changes Mailing Addresses
- Someone Marries, Gives Birth Or Adopts A Child
- Someone Passes Away Or Loses A Family Member
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Vision Care Plan
- Tuesday - September 07, 2021
Good News about the Vision Care Plan!
Davis Vision, administrator of the Vision Care Plan for the CWA WV VA (142) bargaining unit, has made a provider network modification that increases the number of in-network providers nationwide. The upgrade to the network is in place now.
To find a provider, Plan members can use the Davis Vision Provider Locator tool via the Davis Vision website—either by logging into their private account, or by using the Frontier client code “4849”.
Instructions:
- Go to www.davisvisioncom/members
- Click on “Member Log In”
- Log In: Member can input their username and password if they’ve already set up an account, or can Register New Account if they have not previously done so.
- Search anonymously by Client Code: Input 4849 in the “Client Code” space which will provide an anonymous log in for the Frontier Plan and Network.
- Lastly, click on “Find a Provider” and input zip code & radius(miles) for search
To use the provider network, Plan members should simply call the provider to make an appointment and provide their Davis Vision ID#. The provider will verify their eligibility directly with Davis Vision.
Frontier Communications to hire 100 new employees in West Virginia to fuel company’s growth plans
- Wednesday - September 01, 2021
Frontier Communications says it will hire 100 new employees in WV by the end of 2021.
The jobs will include cable splicers and outside plant techs. The Company is actively recruiting throughout the state, including in the Charleston, Huntington, Bluefield, Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Parkersburg and Wheeling areas.
For information about applying for a job, visit online at:
https://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/frontier/job
Information taken from Charleston Gazette-Mail article
78th CWA Convention October 18-19, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tuesday - August 24, 2021
The 78th CWA Convention is scheduled to convene October 18-19, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Local 2001 will send the following elected delegates and President to represent our Local:
- BRIAN BREITKREUTZ
- J.D. THOMPSON
- ANITA ATKINSON
(Subject to change due to COVID)
Brandman University Training Programs
- Thursday - August 12, 2021
This Fall, Brandman University, will once again be offering their extremely successful and popular Cisco CCNA Training Program to all members working for Frontier. The training program is fully covered under your union bargained tuition assistance program, with no out-of-pocket expense to you. Furthermore, this program is open to everyone who is seeking to expand their knowledge base while securing their future. To give you an idea on how successful this program has been, over the past two years more than 200 members of CWA have taken and passed the CCNA Certification exam through Brandman University!
This four-course Cisco CCNA (Hands-on) Certification program is worth a total of 8.0 PDUs (professional development units), which may be applied towards a degree. Each course runs for three weeks (each week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes per day. There will be a three week intermission between each of the four courses in the program. After completing all four courses, you will be prepared to take the Cisco CCNA Certification exam.
CWA LOCAL 2001 Extends Sympathy
- Monday - August 09, 2021
The Executive Board and Members Of CWA Local 2001 would like extend our deepest sympathies to:
- STEPHEN DALTON for the loss of his BROTHER
- SHANNON SOBLIT for the loss of her FATHER-IN-LAW
- JILL CASERTA for the loss of herMOTHER
- CAROLYN ALEXANDER for the loss of her HUSBAND
- ROBERT LIGHT for the loss of his BROTHER-IN-LAW
- DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT ED MOONEY for the loss of his MOTHER
May you find comfort and strength knowing your loved one will never be forgotten.
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