id-Market Leadership A Disconnect Between Operations and Reality There’s a serious disconnect between leadership and operations in the mid-market. It feels like CB and AR are completely tone-deaf to what’s actually happening on the ground. The... — read more 

Well another worthless email was sent for survey! Waste of time for sure

One can lay off people without humiliating them, or manage teams without behaving like an a--hole. Companies can function better if people cooperate instead of leadership promoting backstabbing culture. It can all be done rationally, without drama... — read more 

CPs, if you are in SE due to the strike, does that mean your job at home is expendable? Consider this: You may have risked losing your job at home because business operations continued while you were away and your absence went unnoticed.

Just waiting on the day T personnel to wake up and start some new attacks on the Union. I hope you guys come up with some new material. By the way how is the RTO and the layoffs coming along. I hope some will share news on that. I do know that a slow... — read more 

AT&T Southeast Bargaining Report #60 “We spent all day today reviewing data and crunching benefits numbers to help achieve our goal to provide the best outcome for our members. The goal is to get our members in the best economic position possible to... — read more 

FYI. If you are on strike, many creditors will defer/suspend your payments until you return, just need to ask. Credit union loans is a one example, some credit card companies and mortgage companies too. It’s the start of a new month so, the sooner... — read more 

The anxiety AT&T creates is wrong. It is morally reprehensible.

Just a question. Do they get the picketing wage per week?

CWA let us go back to work while you deal with what you “can’t disclose.” Many stalled today and held the line but bills are due for sure.

So, you, CWA, can't disclose the inner workings of negotiations? Are we children in a divorce? You don't think we deserve details? What's wrong with telling us what they offer and what you counter offer or vice versa? I feel like I'm buying a car... — read more 

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/nokia-signs-deal-with-at-t-after-losing-network-contract-to-ericsson-124090300943_1.html

It's like choosing to represent yourself in court. Going against sound advice from trained experienced professionals. The CWA be like, "Naw, homeschooled gots this...". I know the company bargaining team is laughing. It has become cringworthy.

Need some advice because I’ve found myself in a bit of a conundrum. After all the reorgs, reshuffling and rebadging of employees and managers over the last five years, I have arrived at the intersection (or safe haven) of no mans land. I have a role... — read more 

A recent study suggests companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks after layoffs https://www.businessinsider.com/how-companies-can-respond-to-cybersecurity-risks-after-layoffs-2024-9

We were just notified that if the West ratifies their contract, contingency managers from the West will be flown and housed in the SE. how crazy is that? C suite , get off your azzz and get this contract stuff done!

They finallly did it! Switched us to virtual, RTO is OVER. What a relief. I am crying tears of joy. I never thought this day would come.

Lots of folks got an email today stating they have new occupancy indicators in Workphone. Many more getting virtual or national indicators where they don’t have to be in the office at all or at least not 3x a week. Let’s hope it’s the beginning of... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/working-10-to-4-is-the-new-9-to-5-commuting-data-shows.html

Currently contractors are splicing and maintaining the network. Seems like the strike is only affecting the workers at this point. I need some clear insight, how long we gonna do this?

"We, your Bargaining Team, also spent the day fighting for what's right for all our members." Now why does that sound familiar and make me laugh? Oh yeah, Harry Potter movie 7.... "We, ever your servants, will continue to defend your liberty and... — read more 

So what’s the status of the ULP charge? What’s the “next step” in the process of the charge and when should any result/verdict/ruling/penalty/etc?

2024-01 through 2024-09 reductions in management by level: 1 4.2% 2 4.2% 3 8.6% 4 6.3% 5 2.2% 6 0.0%

Hearing rumors of wire techs heading back. Wonder if any truth to it

Wow, this company really is a big joke. I have never felt more disrespected or unappreciated, but hey it’s Att, what should I have expected.

Looks as if Disney is on strike against Att too for Non Pay. Can't watch any ESPN or anything Disney.

Buckle up. Its going to be a long one. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/communications-workers-of-america-withdraws-from-mediation-with-at-t/ar-AA1pSuD1?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=d1883f91b5ba47969430ee3de17a4880&ei=23

I am assuming if you had any T stock, you received the WBD shares based on the spinoff. Have you checked your basis vs current value? By FAR the biggest pig in my portolio.. even a bigger pig than T itself. The stank disasters are in more places... — read more 

Since my husband was grilling for Labor Day, I decided to make lunch for tomorrow’s picket line. He usually doesn’t take time to eat a decent lunch while working. It’s due to his work load that must be completed daily before he can come home so he... — read more 

There were quite a few layoffs last week. For this mgmt every crisis or turmoil is just a golden opportunity.

You don't have to understand, but we are going to come through this doing much better thanks to Stanley's guidance and experience. I'm proud to be a Stankey management protege.

Does AT&T still own 70% of DTV? If so, I assume this outage is going to cause more revenue issues for AT&T.

The CWA is acting as both the caller and the breaker of this strike. The union is asking us to maintain the picket lines while only offering a meager, taxable $300 per week. It's clear that the CWA does not want the strike to continue, as the strike... — read more 

During this short cool down it is expected that productivity of all managers, CP's and scabs needs to and will increase threefold. You can work smarter not harder and accomplish all goals set before you. Now come on team we can do this and remember... — read more 

I have worked at T for 40+ years. I never remember waking up in the morning and saying, "God I don't want to go to work". Now I am nearing retirement and dreading it. I will miss T. I met my wife and raised my kids while here. Never missed a... — read more 

Honestly, I'm not expecting a job where I don't have a single worry in the world, but what we have at T is the other extreme. I'm getting sick from all the stress that comes with working here. It's always one thing or another, but most often the... — read more 

No layoffs today, going to enjoy the day with family and have a cook out.

Hearing rumors (including on this forum). Anyone with real info willing to post?

The longer this goes, the more the company is going to find ways to take care of the work. What happens though if this goes months and the company finds people to replace our roles? The union is offering to work temporary jobs in my area but I can’t... — read more