Verizon strike could last months as picketers seek new contract

Verizon strike could last months as picketers seek new contract NJ.com
"Verizon is looking to tie pay increases to performance review and require union workers to contribute to health-plan premiums.
The company is also seeking to freeze pensions at the end of the year, eliminate the sickness and death benefit program, cut in half the sickness disability benefits from 52 weeks to 26 weeks and reduce sick time, according to a memo signed by William Huber, president of IBEW, Local 827."

This is simple common sense for ANY company or government if it is to survive.
The union goal seems to be bankruptcy for all of its employers.