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The Bell Effect
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The Bell Effect Seeks to Educate and Entertain those currently working in, and those who have retired, from the communications & telecommunications industry
Episodes
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41. Addressing Ongoing Lead Toxicity Issues - IBEW 2324 John Rowley Sr.
IBEW 2324 Business Manager John Rowley Sr. speaks at the Association of BellTel Retirees' 2026 Annual Member Meeting to discuss lead safety issues affecting current workers and retirees, and the ongoing dangers that must be addressed. The Association of BellTel Retirees is dedicated to promoting...
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40. BellTel Retirees' 2026 Annual Member Meeting
Listen to an abridged version of the Association of BellTel Retirees' 2026 Annual Member Meeting at the Ferguson Library located in Stamford, CT. Keynote speakers include: John Rowley Sr., Business Manager, IBEW Local 2324, which commissioned an investigation by New York University & Boston…
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39. When Big Insurers Fail: A Cautionary Tale
Today, we are joined by Edward Stone, BellTel's Special Legal Counsel and the Executive Director of Retirees for Justice. Stone joins us to discuss PHL Variable, a large regional insurance company that recently filed for liquidation. He walks us through what policy and annuity holders should...
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38. How to Fight the Corporate Erosion of Earned Benefits
Today we are joined by Una Kelly, one of the first women in New York City to work in electronic switching. Now Treasurer of the Association of BellTel Retirees, Una tells us why she got off the sidelines in retirement and joined the fight against the corporate erosion of retiree and worker...
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37. Getting Involved: How Retirees Can Band Together to Protect Their Benefits
On this episode of The Bell Effect, we hear from Laura Whitlock, a former Executive Director of the Pioneers. Since departing the Pioneers, Laura has become an active and dynamic volunteer with the Association of BellTel Retirees, serving as a board director of our Association for the past two...
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36. Dumping Retirees: The Fallout from Verizon’s 2024 Pension Risk Transfer Deal
Welcome to the reboot of The Bell Effect, a podcast dedicated to the generations of workers who helped build this country’s great communications infrastructure. In this episode, we will hear from leaders of the Association of BellTel Retirees about the fallout from Verizon’s massive 2024 pension...
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35. Association of BellTel Retirees Verizon 2024 Senior Executive Compensation Clawback Proxy
On this episode of the Bell Effect podcast, we interview Association of BellTel Retirees Chief Financial Officer, Frank Bruzek, who will speak on the non-profit Association's 2024 shareholder proxy campaign at Verizon. The second item he will address is the Senior Executive Compensation Clawback...
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34. Association of BellTel Retirees Verizon 2024 Lead Cable Proxy
On this episode of the Bell Effect podcast we interview Association of BellTel Retirees Chief Financial Officer, Frank Bruzek; who will speak about the non-profit association's 2024 shareholder proxy campaign at Verizon. The first item he will address is the Lead-Sheathed Cable Proxy, which is…
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The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Future
The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original Bell System. You can Donate to the cause here:...
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Protect Your Pensions Now, Before It's Too Late
The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original Bell System. You can Donate to the cause here:...
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Episode 31: Lead Toxicity & Ongoing Risk to TelCom Retirees
The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original Bell System.
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Episode 30: Chairman's Report from the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting
The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original Bell System. You can Donate to the cause here:...
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Episode 29: Chairman Thomas Steed's Spring Member Report 2023
The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original Bell System. You can Donate to the cause here:...
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Episode 28: Winter 2022 BellTel Chairman's Report
Association Chairman Thomas Steed gives his winter report. The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the original...
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Episode 27: Thomas Steed's Chairman's Report | Fall 2022
Don't forget to check out our Newsletter on the BellTel website! The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the...
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Episode 26: Association of BellTel Retirees Chairman's Report Summer 2022
Association Chairman Thomas Steed makes his Summer Chairman's Report. The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving from the...
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Episode 25: Webinar on Toxic Connections: 1975 NY Tel Co Fire & 9/11
The Association of BellTel Retirees partnered with Barasch & McGarry, lawyers for the 9/11 Community, to bring you a Webinar on the Toxic Connections between the 1975 NY Telephone Company Fire and 9/11. Webinar Speakers: Dr. James Dahlgren, Environmental Scientist and Assistant Clinical Professor...
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Episode 24: Association Chair Previews Spring 2022 Newsletter
Association Chairman Thomas Steed announces the quarterly Newsletter, which should be hitting your mailboxes right now! Make sure to give the Spring Newsletter a read online here: https://belltelretirees.org/spring-2022-newsletter-now-available/ The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated…
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Episode 23: Chairman's Report: Introducing Chairman of the Board Thomas Steed
New Chairman Thomas Steed speaks to the membership and looks ahead to 2022. The Association of BellTel Retirees are dedicated to promoting the protection and enhancement of the pensions and benefits for all retirees and the current and future beneficiaries of the companies derived and evolving…
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Episode 22: Association Legal Counsel Edward Stone on Protecting the Rights of Retirees
Welcome back to the Bell Effect! Our final episode in this miniseries covering the 2021 Association of BellTel Member Meeting will highlight Edward Stone, retiree advocate and BellTel Special Counsel. Stone has been working with the Association for over a decade and is also leading the…
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Episode 21: The Death Benefits You Never Knew You Had Assistant Treasurer Thomas Steed Explains
This episode we are spotlighting Assistant Treasurer Thomas Steed and his presentation from the 2021 Association of BellTel Retirees Annual Member Meeting. Thomas Steed outlines two different Sickness Death Benefits you might not have known were available to you. In retirement these benefits will...
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Episode 20: Protecting Telephone Retirees from Toxic 9/11 Exposure with Speakers Richie Alles and Michael Barasch
Retired FDNY Chief Richie Alles and 9/11 Legal Advocate Michael Barasch address retirees about benefits they may be entitled to if they were in New York City on or after 9/11 at the Association of BellTel Retirees at their annual member meeting 2021. The Association of BellTel Retirees are...
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Episode 19: Interim Executive Director of Pioneers Pledges Partnership with The Association of BellTel Retirees
We continue our miniseries highlighting speakers from the Association of BellTel Retirees 2021 Annual Member Meeting. This next speaker is Laura Whitlock, Interim Executive Director of the Pioneers, a Retiree non-profit volunteer organization, pledges partnership with The Association of BellTel...
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Episode 18: Chairman Jack Cohen's State of the Association Address at the 2021 Annual Member Meeting
Thousands of members have participated so far in the Association of BellTel Retirees 2021 virtual annual membership meeting. The full presentation is available for viewing on the BellTel YouTube Channel. In the next few episodes, we will be highlighting key speakers from this year's meeting. The...
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Episode 17: BellTel Chairman Jack Cohen Looks Ahead to Fall 2021 Agenda
Join BellTel Chairman Jack Cohen as he previews the upcoming Fall Months, including the 2021 Members Meeting, which will be held "virtually" on October 13th! ____________________________________________________________________ This year, we are planning to hold a virtual Q&A session where you…
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Episode 16: Spotlight on Retirees: The Story of AT&T Retiree John Suhr
In this spotlight of one of our retirees, we sat down with AT&T retiree, John Suhr, as he discussed his story starting with the company at a young age and many of the career similarities and concerns that come with being a Bell System retiree.
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Summer 2021 Newsletter Preview with Jack Cohen
Highlights from this newsletter, which should arrive in mailboxes by mid June, include 2021 proxy season results and BIG TIME national media impact including front page coverage in Crain's New York Business, Marketwatch and others, a piece on what to do if you are thinking about retiring, a call...
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Episode 14: 2021 Verizon Shareholders Meeting Presentation
At this year's Verizon Annual Shareholders Meeting, YOUR Association presented two proposals, and recommended a vote on a 3rd. Tune in to hear from Chairman Jack Cohen and Assistant Treasurer and VP of Union Relations Tommy Steed present the two proposals, Items #5 and #6.
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Episode 13: Looking Ahead & Celebrating
The new year is fully underway, and your Association is celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary. We are feeling more confident than ever regarding our 2021 proxy proposals for the “Virtual” Verizon Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 13, 2021. To help you preview the Spring 2021 BellTel…
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Episode 12: Happy Anniversary, ABTR!
Association of BellTel Retirees Chairman Jack Cohen joins the podcast to help us kick off the new year - also OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY . Jack looks back on the last 25 years and ahead to the upcoming proxy fight, including a big potential partnership. Jack also hints at an important year for…
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Episode 11: Fall 2020 Newsletter Preview
Jack Cohen rejoins the podcast to discuss the latest newsletter, due out the first week of September. Jack highlights important articles, including a new survey with interesting results, pension risk transfer, the popularity of Medicare Advantage Plans, and highlights the timely new cartoon...
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Episode 10: Pam Harrison - Long Time Board Member - Joins the Bell Effect
Longtime Association of BellTel Retirees Board Member Pam Harrison has been intimately involved with planning the Association's first virtual Zoom mini-meeting. The original meeting was due to take place in Northborough Massachusetts in Summer 2020. Pam discusses how excited she is about the...
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Episode 9: Vote Your Shares!
On the latest episode of The Bell Effect, BellTel Chairman Jack Cohen joins us once again to discuss the importance of voting your shares at this year's Verizon Annual Shareholders Meeting, scheduled virtually for May 7th. Jack discusses Verizon's decision to move from an in-person event in San...
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Episode 8: Part 3 of Edward Stone Series
Come join us for part 3 of the Edward Stone series, which has highlighted the fight that has ensued on behalf of retirees to help protect their earned retirement benefits. On part 3, Edward details how you can get involved at the state and federal level to make sure your voices are heard by…
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Episode 7: 1975 New York Telephone Company Fire
The 1975 AT&T/New York Telephone Company fire was one of the most catastrophic incidence to happen in New York. The setting is the East Village in Manhattan, in the middle of a harsh winter in 1975. A major telephone company building located at second ave and 13th erupts into flames and burns for...
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Episode 6: "We are open for business" with Jack Cohen
The Bell Effect welcomes Association of BellTel Retiree Chairman Jack Cohen back to the show while the world self-isolates to help stop the Covid-19 pandemic. Jack was able to provide insight on multiple topics including healthcare and other earned benefits, how technology is going to be vital in...
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Episode 5: Part Two With Attorney Edward Stone
Attorney Edward Stone rejoins the podcast for his second episode in a three part series. In this episode, Edward discusses what kind of impact the 2008 financial crisis had on your retirement security, and the future retirements of Americans all over. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and...
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Episode 4: Is Your Retirement Secure, with Special Guest Edward Stone
On the first of three podcasts with Special Counsel to the Association of BellTel Retirees Edward Stone, we discuss your retirement security. Over the last 8 years, $141 billion has been transferred from blue chip American companies, to insurance investment vehicles... and you are the ones that...
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Episode 3: Una Kelly of the Association of BellTel Retirees
On the latest episode of The Bell Effect, we sit down with Association of BellTel Retirees board member Una Kelly. We dive deep into Una's 30 year career working in telecommunications. We also discuss the upcoming board trip to Florida, where The Villages and Delray Beach will both host a...
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Episode 2: Jack Cohen, Chairman of the Association of BellTel Retirees
Come hear from Jack Cohen, chairman of the Association of BellTel Retirees, as he previews 2020, including the upcoming Florida mini-meetings.
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