The Power of You – AARP Bulletin November 2007 This month’s AARP Bulletin ran an article about shareholder activism and the power of individuals and groups, such as the Association of BellTel Retirees, in shaping corporate governance and curbing executive pay. Much of the article is right on target while some is a bit of… Read More »
Archives for October 2008
IDEARC TERMINATES CONCESSION TELEPHONE SERVICE BENEFIT
On November 17, 2006 Verizon spun off its domestic print and Internet yellow pages directories publishing operations as well as the Verizon Information Services (VIS) to Idearc. This spin off resulted in a transfer to Idearc of approximately 7,400 employees and a yet to be determined number of retirees. Many were retired from Verizon or… Read More »
THE ASSOCIATION OF BELLTEL RETIREES JOINS NATIONAL COALITION
THE ASSOCIATION OF BELLTEL RETIREES JOINS NATIONAL COALITION On January 9th, the Association of BellTel Retirees was formally welcomed as a member of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), a coalition of over 50 non-profit organizations concerned with the well-being of older Americans and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena. The purpose… Read More »
The Association of BellTel Retirees Supports The Social Security COLA Protection Act
Wanted: All Idearc Retirees!
Date of Update: 11/17/08 Wanted: All Idearc Retirees! The Association of BellTel Retirees has approached Verizon to try to return to Verizon previous retirees of Verizon that were transferred to Idearc. We will commence legal action if this approach is not successful. This action will not be easy and will be expensive. The only way… Read More »