My engineering team was already incredibly lean after various layoffs and departures over the last half a year. I was basically taking on 2 engineer's work and still got the notification today that I was surplussed despite great EOY performance... — read more 

If your job relocates and you decline to move with it but have the time to retire, would you be eligible for unemployment benefits in the state of Alabama. Does receiving a severance package play a factor?

As much fear and angst that have been posted on tbis board for the past few weeks about the 17th being doomsday and the small number of posts today, this sure seems like a nothingburger with a small number of people impacted.

Got notified but why I have to work until 7/1??? Makes no sense

AT&T’s (T) chief financial officer, Pascal Desroches, has submitted his resignation to the company effective December 31, 2026, in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Concurrent with the announcement of Desroches resignation... — read more 

Any word on when the next round will happen? Is it September?

We can’t wait to get outta here….behind this trapped door

Anyone hear anything from there?

Aside from the COVID period AT&T has laid people off twice a year for decades.

Metric Value Price on July 1, 2020 $23.40 Price on June 17, 2026 $22.54 Cumulative price return -3.7% Holding period 5.96 years Annualized... — read more 

Was a good run, I will miss all you good people I've come to know.

Hi just received my surplus call this morning

Last payday 7/1. Goodluck to everyone..

So why does John Stankey drive a Range Rover? Shouldn't he be driving a Ford, GM, or Buick? Disgraceful

My boss made every single day miserable. I'd take the income hit over dealing with his leadership any day.

I'm asking because I honestly can't remember what it's like to not dread Monday morning. If you actually love what you do, what's your job and what makes it worth it for you?

As surplus notices come out today, post your name and organization in this thread. If you know of anyone affected, help sign them up so a support system can be established. Best of luck to everyone!

Work From Home Is Here to Stay-Even if Some CEOs Don't Love It Big companies keep trumpeting return-to-office mandates, but the amount of time Americans work remotely is barely budging. #WSJ 📰 The past couple of years have seen a drumbeat of... — read more 

Live broadcast today, June 16th where it was stated June 17th announcements are coming. Impacted department: “consumer.” I need the job, but also.. toxic environment…. Good luck y'all. Especially the ones with families.

Lubbock, Ocean Springs & Lafayette all received their surplus meetings today. August closures confirmed with reps given the option to go fully virtual.

You guys got your VTP. We're still waiting for our ESB or ESRO here in CWA D9.

Retired or forced out? Anyway, good start… we’re all hoping stink is next!

The long awaited day is almost here. They have us walking on pins and needles all week.

I have heard of a lot of crime in the Buckhead Lenox area near the office.

I just do enough in log in the hours and collect a paycheck. The place is the walking dead. Nobody cares. Stankey just doesn't remotely come close to having that It factor that you would get behind and do battle for. Most would give him a giant shove... — read more 

Just floating around with the tide and no destination. They could have been something if they bought up companies and simply just left them alone. The hubris of strategy, synergies, and merger integration....SBC RBOC boys from Texas. They were block... — read more 

I’ve been in enough high-level meetings lately that I can’t shake an uncomfortable feeling. I’m not saying the company is doomed. I’m not saying tomorrow is the end. But I am surprised more people aren’t talking about some of the warning signs. When... — read more 

Like seriously, go! It’s time to leave.

It's almost like this board monitored by Hindustani.

What does everyone recommend we do if our boss puts a meeting invite on 6/17? Does that mean we are toast? Has anyone considered taking PTO or blocking off their calendar day on 6/17 with more important meetings? I am just going to say that our... — read more 

26 Leg T CWA union workers in Minnesota got VTP today!

Surplus announcement for SE cuts 56 across 5 states / GA - 35 (Atlanta & Conyers), LA - 1 in Delhi, SC - 2 in Gaffney, NC - 8 in Statesville & Charlotte, TN - 10 in Dyeryburg, Lexington & Nashville. / … See you back here September 15th / Have a Nice... — read more 

Any truth to that?

I am hearing 7/1 not 6/15 for Layoffs - at least 10% across the majority of the company. Are others hearing the same thing?

Please, please surplus me today🙏

If you get surplused please post the following info: Landline or Wireless Your VP Org Management or Union Years of service vs weeks of severance Did you reject the RTO new location mandate I'm curious to see if all those claiming union layoffs are... — read more