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To the Men and Women of AT&T:
In January 1990, we will begin to offer you one of the nation’s most comprehensive benefit packages supporting work and family matters. The agreement we signed in May with the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers broke new ground. Many believe the scope and variety of the initiatives in our Work and Family Program will set new standards for corporate America.
Providing benefits that are responsive to the needs of employees and their families is a tradition at AT&T. The Work and Family Program not only continues that tradition but recognizes the changes in American families that are affecting our lives.
Today many children are living with parents who both work. Many adults are caring for elderly parents. If you face these conditions, you know how tough it is at times to balance work and family. The purpose of this program is simple. We want to make it easier for you to meet your obligations both at AT&T and in your life outside of the workplace.
This booklet describes each of the 10 initiatives that comprise the Work and Family Program. I hope all of you will read it carefully. Even if you don’t have a personal need for the support they provide, they will no doubt apply to your co-workers, your boss, or someone you supervise.
The way we address the family concerns of AT&T people is an important issue for all of us—a competitive issue. Not only will these initiatives benefit you, but they will also benefit our customers and, ultimately, those who invest in our business. The Work and Family Program is an important investment in the future. These initiatives will help us attract and keep the talented workforce we need to win in the marketplace, and they will help all of us maintain a healthy balance between our work and families, so we can concentrate on giving our customers the best we have to offer.
Sincerely,
Bob Allen
Note: Reprinted with permission by courtesy of AT&T.
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