GTE
California Incorporated and the Communications Workers of Arnerica agree to
modify the Plan for Hourly Employees' Pensions. Such modifications are subject
to the Company's Board of Directors and the United States Department of the
Treasury approvals and, therefore, the effective date of August 1, 1996 for the
modifications will be contingent upon receipt of all necessary
approvals.
Specific language will be prepared to modify the present Plan
for Hourly Employees' Pensions to effect the following:
| Years of Accredited Service | Annual Minimum |
| 15 but less than 20 years | $4,350 |
| 20 but less than 25 years | $5,650 |
| 25 but less than 30 years | $6,950 |
| 30 but less than 35 years | $8,250 |
| 35 but less than 40 years | $9,550 |
| 40 or more years | $10,850 |
This Agreement shall become effective as of
March 18, 1996, and shall remain in effect until midnight, March 13, 1999, and
shall automatically continue in full force and effect thereafter until
terminated, or amended, in accordance with the following procedure:
If this
Agreement is to be terminated, a written notice must be sent by either party to
the other not less than sixty (60) days prior to the termination date set forth
above, or sixty (60) days prior to an date thereafter on which such
cancellation is to become effective.
This Agreement may be amended or
modified by either party giving written notice to the other of such desire to
do so amend or modify at least sixty (60) days and not more than ninety (90)
days prior to the termination date set forth above. The written notice shall
contain a full statement as to the amendments or modifications
desired.
GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED
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COMMUNICATIONS
WORKERS OF AMERICA
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7/8/96