13,340! According to Communication Workers 

of America that's the number of unionized jobs 

lost at Verizion in New York and New England, 

since their contracts were last negotiated in 

2003. Local Chapter President Michael Garry 

says they have been at the bargining table 

regarding job security for too long. Garry also 

says the company is demanding major 

concessions including increased employee and retirement health care costs, and complete 

elimination of retiree health care for all new employees. Verizon officials could not be reached for a 

comment.